Merced River Union Elementary

Located at 4402 West Oakdale Rd. in Winton, California, Merced River Union Elementary is an active, traditional public school district serving the rural fringe of the greater Merced metropolitan region. Operating as a non-charter district centered around a single operational school site, it provides foundational education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The district offers a close-knit learning environment for its 295 enrolled students, with grade-level cohorts thoughtfully sized from kindergarten through middle school to support consistent academic development before students transition to high school.

The district's student body reflects a diverse rural community, balanced evenly between male and female students and featuring strong Hispanic and White student representation. To support these learners, Merced River Union Elementary maintains a robust staffing structure totaling over 64 full-time equivalent personnel. Classroom instruction is led by nearly 24 full-time equivalent teachers, establishing an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12 to 1. This instructional team is complemented by more than seven instructional aides and a substantial team of 33 support staff members, ensuring that students benefit from individual academic attention and comprehensive campus services throughout their elementary and middle school years.