At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
712
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
64%-1.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Peggy Heller Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Atwater, California. The school enrolls 712 students. It is part of the Atwater Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictAtwater Elementary
County6047
CityAtwater
ZIP95301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060342004672
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment712
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino65.6%
Black / African American4.3%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.9%
Hispanic
65.6%
Black
4.3%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.