Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shaffer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
50%
14%
White
36%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Shaffer Elementary School?
311 students attend Shaffer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Shaffer Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaffer Elementary School?
Shaffer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shaffer Elementary School offer ?
Shaffer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Shaffer Elementary School part of?
Shaffer Elementary School is part of Woodland Hills School District.
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