Allan Peterson Elementary

664 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Allan Peterson Elementary, located on East Donna Drive in Merced, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Merced City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its diverse student body. By integrating standard curriculum with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional goals, Allan Peterson Elementary plays a vital role in the local Merced community. It serves as a hub for families in the area, often promoting a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal achievement, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as responsible members of their community.

664

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allan Peterson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	346
Black	20
Asian	75
Two or More	51
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
346 (52.2 %)
White
165 (24.9 %)
Asian
75 (11.3 %)
Two or More
51 (7.7 %)
Black
20 (3.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced City Elementary
Phone:	(209)385-6700
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 121