Excellent
#1373 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Chatom Elementary
Elementary School · Chatom Union · Turlock, CA
A Chatom Union elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7221 Clayton Rd., Turlock, CA 95380
- Math 52% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chatom Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chatom Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,368/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Turlock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,308
Median home value
$410,300
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95380; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborn Two-way Immersion AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Wakefield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 4.3 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Cunningham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 4.4 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Walter M. Brown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 4.4 mi | 622 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chatom Union
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chatom Elementary is listed in Chatom Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chatom Elementary
Chatom Elementary is a public elementary school in Turlock, CA, part of Chatom Union, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,373 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chatom Elementary
What grades does Chatom Elementary serve?
Chatom Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Chatom Elementary?
Chatom Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatom Elementary is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chatom Elementary rank in CA?
Chatom Elementary ranks #1,373 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Chatom Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chatom Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chatom Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chatom Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chatom Elementary a charter school?
No, Chatom Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chatom Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chatom Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chatom Elementary?
63.5% of students at Chatom Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (209) 664-8500
- Area population (ZIP 95380)
- 43,731
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95380; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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