Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shandon 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 89% 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: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shandon Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Shandon, CA, encompassing approximately 600.5 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of about 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.6 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 26.5 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shandon Elementary School's student population of 167 students has declined by 12% 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
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shandon 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 Shandon Elementary School is 0.23, 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
#8330 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shandon Elementary School's ranking?
Shandon Elementary School is ranked #8330 out of 9,523 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shandon Elementary School?
167 students attend Shandon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shandon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% 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 Shandon Elementary School?
Shandon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shandon Elementary School offer ?
Shandon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shandon Elementary School part of?
Shandon Elementary School is part of Shandon Joint Unified School District.
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