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Hart-Ransom Elementary

3930 Shoemake Ave., Modesto, CA, 95358

About Hart-Ransom Elementary

Hart-Ransom Elementary is a public school in the Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District that serves 720 students in grades K–8. It is located in a rural area on the west side of Modesto, California. The school has 34 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 21:1, which is better than the district average. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 53% are female and 47% are male. 52% of the students come from low-income families. About 55% of students are Hispanic or Latino, and 34.5% are White. According to academic data from 2025, Hart-Ransom Elementary does well, with 60% of students reading at or above the proficient level and 37% of students doing the same in math. The school has won the California Distinguished School award for several years in a row. It also has programs like Science Olympiad, the Future Cities competition, and the "Eagle's Nest" after-school program that make learning more interesting. The school is in a neighborhood where the average home price is about $475,000. It is known for its long history and the fact that families have been sending their children there for generations.

Hart-Ransom Elementary Contact Information

Address

3930 Shoemake Ave., Modesto, CA, 95358

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Phone

(209) 523-9979

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 60% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
720
Total Students
$106579
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2538 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hart-Ransom Elementary

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:07 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:52 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34.44%
Asian 4.31%
Hispanic 55%
Black 0.69%
Two+ Races 4.72%
Native Am. 0.42%
White
34.44%
Asian
4.31%
Hispanic
55%
Black
0.69%
Two+ Races
4.72%
Native Am.
0.42%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 720
52.64%
379 Female
47.22%
340 Male

Student Population

720 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

720 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hart-Ransom Elementary in Modesto, California, is doing great things with its new programs! The Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District runs the school. It has a traditional school program for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. Hart-Ransom Elementary offers a number of programs, such as Science Olympiad, Student Council, and PBIS, to help students learn and grow while focusing on academic excellence.

The school puts a lot of emphasis on getting involved in the community. For example, there are clubs like Yearbook and The Good News Club that encourage students to get involved and become leaders. Hart-Ransom Elementary is also known for winning prestigious school awards in 1995 and 2012, which shows how dedicated it is to excellence.

FAQ

Q1. What do families do at Hart-Ransom Elementary?

Ans. Families should stay involved by talking to each other often, going to school events, and working with teachers. This partnership helps students learn at home and at school.

Q2. What does Hart-Ransom Elementary do to keep students interested?

Ans. Teachers keep students interested all day by giving them interesting lessons, having them talk about things in class, and giving them projects to work on. These strategies help students stay on task and want to learn.

Q3. What makes Hart-Ransom Elementary a good place to learn?

Ans. The school is a safe and welcoming place where students feel like they matter. The school helps students learn important academic and life skills by stressing respect, consistency, and encouragement.

Q4. What kinds of values does the school teach?

Ans. Hart-Ransom Elementary school values creativity, working together, and being responsible in school. These values help students become curious learners who like to learn new things and face new problems.

Q5. How does the school help students learn to do things on their own?

Ans. Students are encouraged to take charge of their own learning by setting goals, solving problems, and doing their own work in class. This helps them feel better about themselves and rely on themselves.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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