Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Winifred Pifer 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winifred Pifer Elementary serves the southeast part of Paso Robles, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winifred Pifer Elementary School's student population of 492 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat
School Rankings
Winifred Pifer 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 Winifred Pifer Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#6198 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Winifred Pifer Elementary School's ranking?
Winifred Pifer Elementary School is ranked #6198 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Winifred Pifer Elementary School?
492 students attend Winifred Pifer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Winifred Pifer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winifred Pifer Elementary School?
Winifred Pifer Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Winifred Pifer Elementary School offer ?
Winifred Pifer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Winifred Pifer Elementary School part of?
Winifred Pifer Elementary School is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.
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