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Atwater Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,929 students in Atwater Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Atwater Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,929 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Atwater Elementary School District, which is ranked #860 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#862 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
# American Indian Students
24 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
192 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,820 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
55%
# Black Students
101 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
678 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
14%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
104 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
653
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
502
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
501
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
533
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
528
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
564
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
540
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
575
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
533
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,956 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,212
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,956
$19,787
Best Atwater Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peggy Heller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Lake View Dr.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Elmer Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1271 W. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6143
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6143
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2266 High St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6148
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6148
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Shaffer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1434 Ca St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6145
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6145
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1761 Grove Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6112
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6112
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #66.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Grades: K-6
| 680 students
Rank: #77.
Aileen Colburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Heller St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6136
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6136
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Mitchell Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1753 Fifth St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 739 students
Rank: #99.
Bellevue Senior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
Rank: #1010.
Atwater Senior Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
661 E. Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atwater Elementary School District?
Atwater Elementary School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,929 students.
What is the rank of Atwater Elementary School District?
Atwater Elementary School District is ranked #860 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atwater Elementary School District?
78% of Atwater Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atwater Elementary School District?
Atwater Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Atwater Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,956 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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