Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8, General Shafter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Shafter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
General Shafter Elementary School's student population of 179 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
General Shafter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Shafter Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Shafter Elementary School's ranking?
General Shafter Elementary School is ranked #3610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are General Shafter Elementary School often compared to?
General Shafter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas J. Miller Elementary School, Granite Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend General Shafter Elementary School?
179 students attend General Shafter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of General Shafter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Shafter Elementary School?
General Shafter Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does General Shafter Elementary School offer ?
General Shafter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is General Shafter Elementary School part of?
General Shafter Elementary School is part of General Shafter Elementary School District.
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