ELMER WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elmer Wood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atwater Elementary school district, located in Atwater, CA with about 543 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Elmer Wood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elmer Wood Elementary School, located in Atwater, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Atwater Elementary School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to children in the community, typically spanning from transitional kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade. The campus serves as a central hub for the local area, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills in a supportive, classroom-based environment.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the diverse needs of the Atwater community. Like many schools in the region, Elmer Wood Elementary focuses on implementing state-aligned curricula while fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its student body. By promoting parent and community involvement alongside classroom instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character building to ensure long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Elmer Wood Elementary at (209) 357-6143 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.