Is Chatom Elementary a good school?

Chatom Elementary ranks 2462 nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chatom Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Chatom Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Chatom Elementary?

Students at Chatom Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 31% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Chatom Elementary attend?

Students who attend Chatom Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Mountain View Middle

Chatom Elementary

Summary:

Chatom Elementary is a public elementary school located in Turlock, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 382 students. The school is part of the Chatom Union School District, which is ranked 809 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Chatom Elementary has consistently performed below the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math were 38.82% and 52.02%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance in Science (CAST) is also below the state average, with only 20.69% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state's 30.7%. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have consistently outperformed the state average, ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools for ELL students in 2023-2024.

Chatom Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby Turlock Unified School District schools, such as Julien Elementary, Dennis G. Earl Elementary, and Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. However, Chatom Elementary outperforms some of the lower-performing Turlock Unified schools, such as Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy, Wakefield Elementary, Cunningham Elementary, and Walter M. Brown Elementary. The nearby Keyes Elementary, which is part of a different district, has a similar performance profile to Chatom Elementary, with both schools struggling to meet state averages in academic achievement.

Detail:

Public K-5

7221 Clayton Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380-9352

(209) 664-8500

District: Chatom Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
2462^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,837

Students who attend Chatom Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Mountain View Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.4%

White:

30.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chatom Elementary ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.69. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.4%), White (30.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chatom Elementary is 22.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chatom Elementary is $11,837.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chatom Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatom Elementary 2462^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Chatom Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Chatom Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatom Union 809^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chatom Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chatom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	30.90	3186^th	4809	33.7%
2005	18.09	4094^th	4822	15.1%
2006	29.09	3375^th	4818	30.0%
2007	26.48	3832^nd	5113	25.1%
2008	26.35	3874^th	5113	24.2%
2009	20.67	4370^th	5193	15.8%
2010	24.26	4282^nd	5314	19.4%
2011	22.75	4481^st	5377	16.7%
2012	27.03	4162^nd	5390	22.8%
2013	23.55	4492^nd	5530	18.8%
2015	37.34	3177^th	5611	43.4%
2016	36.75	3283^rd	5614	41.5%
2017	28.24	3980^th	5692	30.1%
2018	42.34	3007^th	5662	46.9%
2019	30.25	3913^th	5789	32.4%
2021	35.39	858^th	1417	39.4%
2022	39.54	3125^th	5883	46.9%
2023	36.74	3380^th	5874	42.5%
2024	51.69	2462^nd	5862	58.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chatom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.56	1140^th	3246	64.9%
2019	51.56	1169^th	3275	64.3%
2021	48.30	222^nd	602	63.1%
2022	67.82	522^nd	3311	84.2%
2023	53.10	1050^th	3250	67.7%
2024	66.78	491^st	3160	84.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chatom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	47.75	2507^th	5084	50.7%
2019	38.01	3273^rd	5173	36.7%
2021	47.88	506^th	1110	54.4%
2022	44.09	2676^th	5264	49.2%
2023	36.68	3342^nd	5374	37.8%
2024	48.35	2499^th	5511	54.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Chatom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.16	3671^st	5413	32.2%
2019	22.51	4423^rd	5492	19.5%
2021	31.90	823^rd	1267	35.0%
2022	39.24	3040^th	5635	46.1%
2023	38.58	3111^th	5617	44.6%
2024	59.24	1988^th	5605	64.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Chatom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	51.93	2338^th	5431	57.0%
2019	37.01	3254^th	5510	40.9%
2021	39.59	708^th	1272	44.3%
2022	40.91	2952^nd	5663	47.9%
2023	35.26	3392^nd	5650	40.0%
2024	39.31	3103^rd	5636	44.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chatom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.93	2938^th	4830	39.2%
2019	26.71	3923^rd	4963	21.0%
2022	46.40	2427^th	5084	52.3%
2023	39.33	2961^st	5098	41.9%
2024	55.30	1933^rd	5102	62.1%

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Rank History for White students at Chatom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	47.86	1586^th	2737	42.1%
2019	30.94	2122^nd	2834	25.1%
2022	24.02	2175^th	2726	20.2%
2023	32.12	1930^th	2662	27.5%
2024	46.49	1528^th	2647	42.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chatom Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	340	3	1	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1989	379	2	0	83	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
1990	376	2	1	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1991	354	0	3	91	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
1992	330	5	3	81	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1993	352	2	5	98	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1994	353	4	3	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1995	319	2	6	105	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1996	319	2	6	105	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1997	342	0	5	115	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1998	436	4	5	95	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1999	389	4	2	149	2	n/a	n/a	3	549
2000	366	4	1	134	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
2001	281	3	0	177	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2002	234	3	0	222	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2003	234	3	0	222	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2004	216	0	1	264	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2005	212	0	1	295	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2006	207	1	1	288	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
2007	201	2	1	284	0	n/a	n/a	2	490
2008	195	2	n/a	303	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	500
2009	173	2	0	295	0	0	0	0	470
2010	184	0	0	286	0	0	0	0	470
2011	169	0	0	315	0	0	0	0	484
2012	156	0	0	275	0	0	0	0	431
2013	139	1	0	310	0	0	2	0	452
2014	127	2	0	316	0	0	3	0	448
2015	120	2	0	271	0	0	7	0	400
2016	113	1	0	291	0	0	9	0	414
2017	121	0	0	258	0	0	13	0	392
2018	145	0	1	254	0	0	6	0	406
2019	144	0	1	247	2	0	8	0	402
2020	138	1	3	247	2	0	9	0	400
2021	138	1	2	229	1	0	8	0	379
2022	135	1	3	228	2	0	11	0	380
2023	118	1	2	242	2	0	17	0	382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chatom Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	403	14.7	27.4	n/a
1989	464	16.0	29.0	n/a
1990	454	17.3	26.2	n/a
1991	448	16.2	27.6	n/a
1992	419	16.5	25.3	36
1993	457	17.3	26.4	45.7
1994	456	17.6	25.9	53.1
1995	432	17.5	24.7	48.6
1996	432	17.5	24.7	48.6
1997	462	18.9	24.4	30.3
1998	540	25.8	20.9	50.6
1999	549	25.1	21.9	51.3
2000	505	25.5	19.8	48.9
2001	461	25.0	18.4	93.5
2002	459	25.5	18.0	72.8
2003	459	25.5	18.0	72.8
2004	481	25.0	19.2	85.9
2005	508	28.0	18.1	79.1
2006	497	27.8	17.9	77.9
2007	490	25.8	19.0	87.9
2008	500	29.7	16.8	78
2009	470	25.7	16.5	80.2
2010	470	21.1	22.2	81.7
2011	484	n/a	n/a	86
2012	431	19.0	22.6	n/a
2013	452	18.0	25.1	82.3
2014	448	17.0	26.3	79.7
2015	400	18.0	22.2	81.5
2016	414	17.0	24.3	83.6
2017	392	17.0	23.0	84.4
2018	406	18.0	22.5	82.5
2019	402	18.0	22.3	81.3
2020	400	n/a	n/a	73.5
2021	379	18.0	21.0	69.1
2022	380	17.0	22.3	67.9
2023	382	17.0	22.4	73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chatom Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	403	14.7	27.4	n/a
1989	464	16.0	29.0	n/a
1990	454	17.3	26.2	n/a
1991	448	16.2	27.6	n/a
1992	419	16.5	25.3	36
1993	457	17.3	26.4	45.7
1994	456	17.6	25.9	53.1
1995	432	17.5	24.7	48.6
1996	432	17.5	24.7	48.6
1997	462	18.9	24.4	30.3
1998	540	25.8	20.9	50.6
1999	549	25.1	21.9	51.3
2000	505	25.5	19.8	48.9
2001	461	25.0	18.4	93.5
2002	459	25.5	18.0	72.8
2003	459	25.5	18.0	72.8
2004	481	25.0	19.2	85.9
2005	508	28.0	18.1	79.1
2006	497	27.8	17.9	77.9
2007	490	25.8	19.0	87.9
2008	500	29.7	16.8	78
2009	470	25.7	16.5	80.2
2010	470	21.1	22.2	81.7
2011	484	n/a	n/a	86
2012	431	19.0	22.6	n/a
2013	452	18.0	25.1	82.3
2014	448	17.0	26.3	79.7
2015	400	18.0	22.2	81.5
2016	414	17.0	24.3	83.6
2017	392	17.0	23.0	84.4
2018	406	18.0	22.5	82.5
2019	402	18.0	22.3	81.3
2020	400	n/a	n/a	73.5
2021	379	18.0	21.0	69.1
2022	380	17.0	22.3	67.9
2023	382	17.0	22.4	73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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