Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Peggy Heller Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peggy Heller Elementary School's student population of 707 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peggy Heller Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peggy Heller Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2600 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peggy Heller Elementary School's ranking?
Peggy Heller Elementary School is ranked #2600 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Peggy Heller Elementary School?
707 students attend Peggy Heller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Peggy Heller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peggy Heller Elementary School?
Peggy Heller Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Peggy Heller Elementary School offer ?
Peggy Heller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Peggy Heller Elementary School part of?
Peggy Heller Elementary School is part of Atwater Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month (Events)
November 01, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Black History Month (Events)
February 01, 2025 (Saturday)
First Day of Women's History Month (Events)
March 01, 2025 (Saturday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (Events)
May 01, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month (Events)
June 01, 2025 (Sunday)
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