Serving 169 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: General Shafter Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Bakersfield, CA, covering approximately 167.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.8 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
General Shafter Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Rankings
General Shafter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Shafter Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#3882 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #3882 out of 9,523 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 Granite Pointe Elementary School, Douglas J. Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
169 students attend General Shafter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of General Shafter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General Shafter Elementary School?
General Shafter Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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?
General Shafter Elementary School is part of General Shafter Elementary School District.
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