Allan Peterson Elementary: K-6 Academics &amp; Student Support (2026 List)

About Allan Peterson Elementary

Allan Peterson Elementary is a public school in Merced for kids in grades K–6. It has about 682 students and 25 teachers for every student. The school focuses on teaching basic reading and math skills, with extra help from intervention programs and enrichment activities to meet the needs of all students. About 35% of students are good at math, and about 38% are good at reading. Public money helps pay for things like classroom supplies, teaching programs, and programs that help students. The school is in a neighborhood that is good for families and where people get involved in the community. The main goal of Allan Peterson Elementary is to help all K–6 students do better in school and make sure they feel welcome and supported. Allan Peterson Elementary encourages social-emotional learning and inclusive education to help students get involved and grow, making it one of the top schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%

Reading 38%

State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 38% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

682

Total Students

$110819

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 23.46%

Asian 11.73%

Hispanic 55.72%

Black 2.79%

Two+ Races 5.57%

Native Am. 0.73%

White

23.46%

Asian

11.73%

Hispanic

55.72%

Black

2.79%

Two+ Races

5.57%

Native Am.

0.73%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 682

54.55%

372 Female

45.45%

310 Male

Student Population

682 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

682 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Allan Peterson Elementary Contact Information

Address

848 East Donna Dr., Merced, CA, 95340

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Phone

(209) 385-6700

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Website

mcsd.k12.ca.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Students from across the Merced City School District recently earned first place in both Merced County Spelling Bees, a reflection of strong student engagement and academic skill development. Although this achievement spans the district and not just Allan Peterson Elementary, it reflects a positive academic environment that benefits all schools in the area.

FAQ

Q1. How does Allan Peterson Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Allan Peterson Elementary sends out newsletters, updates on its website, and tools for parents to talk to each other.

Q2. What leadership opportunities exist at Allan Peterson Elementary?

Ans. Students at Allan Peterson Elementary can join leadership groups or help out in the classroom.

Q3. What student support services are available at Allan Peterson Elementary?

Ans. Allan Peterson Elementary has resources to help students with their schoolwork and give them advice.

Q4. How does Allan Peterson Elementary promote a safe environment?

Ans. Allan Peterson Elementary reinforces safety through structured expectations and positive behavior programs.

Q5. Do the programs at Allan Peterson Elementary include enrichment activities?

Ans. Allan Peterson Elementary offers enrichment through arts, hands-on learning, and events at school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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