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Peggy Heller Elementary

Atwater Elementary · Merced County · 201 Lake View Drive, Atwater, CA 95301-4769

(209) 357-6517 · www.aesd.edu

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6/10
#2806
Rank 2806 out of 5,722
Top 49%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2555 · 55th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2854 · 50th percentile
Science5/10 · #3338 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Peggy Heller Elementary sits in Atwater, a tight-knit Central Valley town just north of Merced where the pace is slower and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families who value a grounded, community-feel over a high-pressure academic environment. It's a good fit for families planting roots in Atwater's affordable, family-friendly neighborhoods and looking for a K-8 school where kids can grow up together over the long haul.

Student Demographics

471 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
329 (70%)
White
96 (20%)
Asian
21 (4%)
Multiple Races
12 (3%)
African American
10 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners107 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged311 (66%)
Students with Disabilities75 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

712
Enrollment
34.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
19.5
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 · #4564 · 25th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found