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Thomas Olaeta Elementary

Atwater Elementary · Merced County · 2266 High Street, Atwater, CA 95301-2831

(209) 357-6148 · www.aesd.edu

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7/10
#1979
Rank 1979 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2078 · 64th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1930 · 66th percentile
Science7/10 · #1962 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Thomas Olaeta Elementary sits in Atwater, a tight-knit Central Valley town in Merced County where agriculture and community pride run deep. With scores hovering right around the 65th percentile across the board, it's a consistently solid school that tends to attract families looking for dependable, well-rounded academics without the pressure of a hypercompetitive environment. Life in Atwater is affordable and unhurried, with easy access to the outdoors and a strong sense of neighborhood belonging — a good fit for families who value stability and community as much as classroom performance.

Student Demographics

190 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
143 (75%)
White
25 (13%)
Asian
7 (4%)
Multiple Races
7 (4%)
African American
4 (2%)
American Indian
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners60 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged133 (70%)
Students with Disabilities38 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

374
Enrollment
21.8
Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18.4
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 · #4268 · 30th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found