PEGGY HELLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peggy Heller Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atwater Elementary school district, located in Atwater, CA with about 573 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 23 teachers, Peggy Heller Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Peggy Heller Elementary School, located in Atwater, California, is a public school serving students in the Atwater Elementary School District. Situated in a residential area of the Central Valley, the school is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a smaller school district, Peggy Heller emphasizes a community-oriented atmosphere, focusing on fundamental academic skills in core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the region, Peggy Heller integrates technology into the classroom to prepare students for modern learning standards and works to engage families through school events and parent involvement. The school’s identity is closely tied to the surrounding Atwater community, aiming to provide a safe and stable setting where students can build the necessary academic habits for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Peggy Heller Elementary at (209) 357-6517 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.