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Aileen Colburn Elementary

Atwater Elementary · Merced County · 2201 Heller Street, Atwater, CA 95301-3438

(209) 357-6136 · www.aesd.edu

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5/10
#3409
Rank 3409 out of 5,722
Top 60%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2985 · 48th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3445 · 40th percentile
Science3/10 · #4225 · 25th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Aileen Colburn Elementary sits in Atwater, a tight-knit Central Valley community in Merced County where the pace of life is slower and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores showing a bit more strength than math and science, making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a stable neighborhood school with room to grow. Atwater's proximity to Castle Commerce Center and easy access to Highway 99 make it a practical base for working families who want a genuine small-town feel without being too far from larger Merced.

Student Demographics

190 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
170 (89%)
White
13 (7%)
African American
5 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners88 (46%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged174 (92%)
Students with Disabilities30 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

371
Enrollment
22.6
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4534 · 25th percentile

33 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found