Serving 799 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Neil Hafley 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Neil Hafley Elementary serves the northeast part of Manteca, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neil Hafley Elementary School's student population of 799 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
799 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.
School Rankings
Neil Hafley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neil Hafley Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#8002 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil Hafley Elementary School's ranking?
Neil Hafley Elementary School is ranked #8002 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Neil Hafley Elementary School often compared to?
Neil Hafley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brock Elliott Elementary School, Golden West Elementary School, Stella Brockman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Neil Hafley Elementary School?
799 students attend Neil Hafley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Neil Hafley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neil Hafley Elementary School?
Neil Hafley Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Neil Hafley Elementary School offer ?
Neil Hafley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Neil Hafley Elementary School part of?
Neil Hafley Elementary School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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