Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shaffer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaffer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Shaffer Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shaffer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaffer Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaffer Elementary School's ranking?
Shaffer Elementary School is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shaffer Elementary School?
243 students attend Shaffer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Shaffer Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaffer Elementary School?
Shaffer Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shaffer Elementary School offer ?
Shaffer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shaffer Elementary School part of?
Shaffer Elementary School is part of Shaffer Union Elementary School District.
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