Chatom Union School District
Primary/Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Chatom Union School District is a rural, unincorporated district outside of Turlock, California, established in 1958. It administers three programs to serve elementary through middle and early childhood education: Chatom Elementary School (K–5) with about 475 students, Mountain View Middle School (6–8) with about 220 students, and Chatom Pre-School for ages 3–5 with about 72 students. The arrangement provides a continuity of education for students across the elementary, middle, and preschool levels. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, comprising about 61.75%, with roughly 38.1% Caucasian and very small shares of Asian/African-American/Other. The district is characterized by a caring and committed staff and a very high degree of parent participation. It operates within the primary and secondary education sector, serving a rural agricultural community near Turlock.