Peggy Heller Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Atwater, California 95301 · Atwater Elementary
#2173 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#28412 of 50,301 nationally
About Peggy Heller Elementary
Peggy Heller Elementary is a public elementary located in Atwater, in the Atwater Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 712 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2173rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 712.
There are 12 schools in Atwater; Peggy Heller Elementary ranks 1st of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Peggy Heller Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Peggy Heller Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bellevue Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students · 1.4 km away
Bellevue Senior Elementary
Atwater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
178 students · 1.4 km away
Elmer Wood Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students · 1.5 km away
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students · 1.8 km away
Atwater High
Atwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,029 students · 2.2 km away
Winfield Elementary
Winton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students · 2.3 km away
Juniper Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students · 2.3 km away
Mitchell Intermediate
Atwater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students · 2.4 km away
Mitchell Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students · 2.5 km away
Frank Sparkes Elementary
Winton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 2.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peggy Heller Elementary a good school?
Peggy Heller Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 45.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2173 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Peggy Heller Elementary rank in California?
Peggy Heller Elementary ranks #2173 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #28412 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Peggy Heller Elementary?
Peggy Heller Elementary had 712 students in 2025.
Is Peggy Heller Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Peggy Heller Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Peggy Heller Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Peggy Heller Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.