Serving 184 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
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
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 0.35, 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.
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?
184 students attend General Shafter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of General Shafter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 21:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
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
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