Chatom Union

Located at 7201 Clayton Rd. in Turlock, California, Chatom Union is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving elementary and middle school students in Stanislaus County. Situated in a rural fringe environment within the broader Modesto metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates two educational facilities serving grades kindergarten through eighth grade. By focusing exclusively on primary and middle-grades education, the district creates a tailored foundational learning environment that prepares local youth for their eventual transition into high school.

According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Chatom Union serves a student body of 558 pupils, comprising 282 female and 276 male students. The student population is culturally diverse, with a strong Hispanic majority of 377 students alongside 161 White students, as well as multiracial, Asian, American Indian, and Black scholars. To foster academic growth and support daily operations, the district employs a robust workforce of approximately 123 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes over 48 FTE classroom teachers, nearly 13 FTE instructional aides, and 62 FTE support personnel, maintaining an attentive staffing structure designed to nurture student success.