Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater, CA · Atwater Elementary · Grades K-6
2,068th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
Thomas Olaeta Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Olaeta Elementary 2,068th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2015 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas Olaeta Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 199 students tested
Thomas Olaeta Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 387 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.9% | 73.6% | ▲ 14.7 pts | |
| White | 26.1% | 16.0% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| Asian | 8.3% | 4.7% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Typical home value $423K in zip 95301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Shaffer ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 0.6 mi away3,726th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 28% - 6Juniper ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 0.7 mi away2,535th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 40% - 4Bellevue ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 0.8 mi away3,510th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 6Mitchell ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 0.8 mi away2,293rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 46% - 6Elmer Wood ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 0.9 mi away2,683rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 6Peggy Heller ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1 mi away2,706th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 36% - 5Aileen Colburn ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1.2 mi away3,051st of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 33% - 9Frank Sparkes ElementaryWinton · 2.2 mi away1,081st of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Olaeta Elementary in?
Thomas Olaeta Elementary is part of the Atwater Elementary district in Atwater, California.
Is Thomas Olaeta Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Olaeta Elementary 2,068th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Olaeta Elementary?
Hispanic 74%, White 16%, Asian 5%, Two or more races 3% (387 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Olaeta 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.