CHATOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chatom Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chatom Union school district, located in Turlock, CA with about 406 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Chatom Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Chatom Elementary, located at 7221 Clayton Road in Turlock, California, serves as the primary campus for the Chatom Union School District. As a small, rural-focused school, it provides a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning and community involvement. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators focus on individualized attention, aiming to help students develop both academically and personally within a safe, collaborative campus culture.

The school benefits from its position within a close-knit agricultural community, often engaging families through district-wide events and a strong focus on student character development. Because it is part of a smaller district, Chatom Elementary maintains a distinct identity that prioritizes student engagement and close communication between staff, parents, and the local community. It serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, preparing its students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

For more information, contact Chatom Elementary at (209) 664-8500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.