Parkfield Elementary School serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Parkfield Elementary School's student population of 7 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
7 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkfield Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
71%
56%

Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkfield Elementary School?
7 students attend Parkfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Parkfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 29% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkfield Elementary School?
Parkfield Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkfield Elementary School offer ?
Parkfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Parkfield Elementary School part of?
Parkfield Elementary School is part of Shandon Joint Unified School District.
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