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Enrollment
927
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GREAT VALLEY ACADEMY - SALIDA DISTRICT·NCES 060224412945
Great Valley Academy - Salida
5901 Sisk Rd., Modesto, CA 95356 · (209) 545-7500 · Stanislaus County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL927 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
38 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
290 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 136 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 94 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 103 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 97 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 100 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 95 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 98 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 101 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 103 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (136) is 32% larger than its 8th grade class (103).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Great Valley Academy - Salida
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Valley Academy - Salida this school | 927 | 31.3% | N/A |
| McSwain Elementary Merced | 912 | 35.1% | 44.2% |
| Highlands Elementary Saugus | 666 | 34.1% | 56.5% |
| Oak Grove Elementary Visalia | 756 | 32.5% | 65.8% |
| Gregg Anderson Academy Palmdale | 893 | 31.6% | 69.3% |
| Veterans Elementary Bakersfield | 1,002 | 38.0% | 51.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Great Valley Academy - Salida ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Stanislaus County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 927 | #142 of 5,915 | #2 of 108 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.7:1 | #4,261 of 5,352 | #86 of 97 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.7% | #1,961 of 5,354 | #27 of 97 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.3% | #4,706 of 5,625 | #103 of 105 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
927
+112 (+14%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
was 23.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 927 | 37.5 | 24.7:1 | 31% (290) |
| 2023-24 | 880 | 33.5 | 26.3:1 | 32% (284) |
| 2022-23 | 823 | 34 | 24.2:1 | 30% (243) |
| 2020-21 | 815 | 35 | 23.3:1 | 25% (206) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Great Valley Academy - Salida.
About Great Valley Academy - Salida
In Modesto, California, part of Stanislaus County, Great Valley Academy - Salida is an elementary school. The school's 927 students are in kindergarten through 8. Enrollment is 99% higher than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Great Valley Academy - Salida reports to Great Valley Academy - Salida District.
At 57%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Great Valley Academy - Salida combined. Smaller groups are 28% White, 7% multiracial, 5% Asian, and 2% Black. By the diversity index, Great Valley Academy - Salida comes in at 59%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.7:1 at Great Valley Academy - Salida, with 37.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in California, the typical ratio is 22.3:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 31% of enrollment. It compares with 71% for public schools in Stanislaus County.
In the county around the school, Stanislaus County, median household income is about $81,468, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. A total of 190 public schools operate in Stanislaus County, serving about 106,477 students.
Sisk Elementary is located about 0.6 miles from Great Valley Academy - Salida. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Great Valley Academy - Salida is Rural: Fringe. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count grew from 815 to 927. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 24.7:1, from 23.3:1.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Stanislaus County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
553,990
Census ACS
Median income
$81,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
190
106,477 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Modesto
- Joseph A. Gregori HighHigh · 2,346 students
- James C. Enochs HighHigh · 2,304 students
- Modesto HighHigh · 2,292 students
- Thomas Downey HighHigh · 2,192 students
- Grace M. Davis HighHigh · 2,083 students
- Peter Johansen HighHigh · 2,029 students
Nearby schools
- Sisk Elementary0.6 mi · 286
- Joseph A. Gregori High0.9 mi · 2,346
- Salida Middle School - Vella Campus1.3 mi · 673
- Salida Elementary1.5 mi · 273
- Dena Boer Elementary1.8 mi · 444
- Mildred Perkins Elementary2.3 mi · 362
Frequently asked questions
About Great Valley Academy - SalidaWhat is the total enrollment at Great Valley Academy - Salida?
Great Valley Academy - Salida enrolls approximately 927 students in grades KG-08.
Is Great Valley Academy - Salida an elementary, middle, or high school?
Great Valley Academy - Salida is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Great Valley Academy - Salida?
Approximately 24.7:1 students per teacher at Great Valley Academy - Salida.
What is the student diversity at Great Valley Academy - Salida?
Student demographics at Great Valley Academy - Salida are roughly 28% White, 57% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Great Valley Academy - Salida?
Great Valley Academy - Salida is overseen by Great Valley Academy - Salida District in Stanislaus County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.