Peggy Heller Elementary
Atwater, CA · Atwater Elementary · Grades K-8
2,706th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
Peggy Heller Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Peggy Heller Elementary 2,706th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2015 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
Peggy Heller Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 492 students tested
Peggy Heller Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 707 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.5% | 71.3% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| White | 29.3% | 20.5% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 4.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Peggy Heller Elementary
Typical home value $423K in zip 95301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Peggy Heller Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Bellevue ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 0.9 mi away3,510th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 6Elmer Wood ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1 mi away2,683rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 7Thomas Olaeta ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1 mi away2,068th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 5Winfield ElementaryWinton · 1.4 mi away3,283rd of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 6Juniper ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,535th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 40% - 6Mitchell ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,293rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 46% - 9Frank Sparkes ElementaryWinton · 1.5 mi away1,081st of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 54% - 4Shaffer ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1.7 mi away3,726th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Peggy Heller Elementary in?
Peggy Heller Elementary is part of the Atwater Elementary district in Atwater, California.
Is Peggy Heller Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peggy Heller Elementary 2,706th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Peggy Heller Elementary?
Hispanic 71%, White 21%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (707 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Peggy Heller Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95301 is $423K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.