Is General Shafter Elementary a good school?

General Shafter Elementary ranks 3500 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend General Shafter Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended General Shafter Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of General Shafter Elementary?

Students at General Shafter Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 20% White, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of General Shafter Elementary attend?

Students who attend General Shafter Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Ridgeview High

General Shafter Elementary

Summary:

General Shafter Elementary is a public K-8 school in Bakersfield, California, serving a student population of 179. The school is part of the General Shafter Elementary District, which is ranked 820 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While General Shafter Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.3% in 2017-2018 to 45.1% in 2021-2022, its academic performance is mixed. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates are generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, but it has shown strengths in specific grade levels, such as 7th and 8th grade ELA. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.05% to 68.54% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, General Shafter Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 17.9 to 21.1 students per teacher. This suggests the potential for more personalized attention and support for students. Furthermore, the proximity of General Shafter Elementary to other schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union and Greenfield Union districts presents an opportunity for collaboration and sharing of best practices, which could benefit the entire community.

Detail:

Public K-8

1825 Shafter Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313-9766

(661) 837-1931

District: General Shafter Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3500^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,128

Students who attend General Shafter Elementary usually attend:

High:

Ridgeview High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.3%

White:

20.1%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details General Shafter Elementary ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.12. (See more...)

Compare Details General Shafter Elementary ranks better than 56% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.7. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.3%), White (20.1%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at General Shafter Elementary is 18.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at General Shafter Elementary is $17,128.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

General Shafter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks General Shafter Elementary 3500^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See General Shafter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks General Shafter Elementary 1223^rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See General Shafter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks General Shafter Elementary 820^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for General Shafter Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	40.13	2636^th	4809	45.2%
2005	22.26	3815^th	4822	20.9%
2006	30.36	3283^rd	4818	31.9%
2007	36.05	3167^th	5113	38.1%
2008	30.62	3535^th	5113	30.9%
2009	21.83	4290^th	5193	17.4%
2010	13.71	4977^th	5314	6.3%
2011	7.64	5287^th	5377	1.7%
2012	24.69	4332^nd	5390	19.6%
2013	37.36	3502^nd	5530	36.7%
2015	36.43	3237^th	5611	42.3%
2016	52.77	2354^th	5614	58.1%
2017	51.62	2457^th	5692	56.8%
2018	66.05	1762^nd	5662	68.9%
2019	49.32	2636^th	5789	54.5%
2021	34.66	872^nd	1417	38.5%
2022	47.28	2682^nd	5883	54.4%
2023	32.29	3710^th	5874	36.8%
2024	35.12	3500^th	5862	40.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	73.83	993^rd	5084	80.5%
2019	53.26	2185^th	5173	57.8%
2021	45.05	566^th	1110	49.0%
2022	58.42	1773^rd	5264	66.3%
2023	45.79	2652^nd	5374	50.7%
2024	41.94	2987^th	5511	45.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	21.01	1026^th	1267	19.0%
2022	35.66	3282^nd	5635	41.8%
2023	28.41	3919^th	5617	30.2%
2024	34.37	3460^th	5605	38.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.70	2991^st	5510	45.7%
2021	24.61	953^rd	1272	25.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	82.58	581^st	4830	88.0%
2019	54.25	2023^rd	4963	59.2%
2022	61.46	1551^st	5084	69.5%
2023	47.73	2377^th	5098	53.4%
2024	48.75	2352^nd	5102	53.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for General Shafter Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	37.25	1031^st	1769	41.7%
2005	30.17	1230^th	1777	30.8%
2006	28.11	1298^th	1804	28.0%
2007	32.59	1325^th	1999	33.7%
2008	34.46	1309^th	2005	34.7%
2009	29.02	1496^th	2063	27.5%
2010	21.43	1809^th	2179	17.0%
2011	40.51	1345^th	2236	39.8%
2012	39.12	1385^th	2259	38.7%
2013	40.56	1401^st	2379	41.1%
2015	41.41	1296^th	2477	47.7%
2016	57.15	934^th	2497	62.6%
2017	55.15	978^th	2508	61.0%
2018	76.06	511^th	2480	79.4%
2019	69.14	710^th	2715	73.8%
2021	50.65	388^th	894	56.6%
2022	57.34	963^rd	2740	64.9%
2023	56.70	991^st	2802	64.6%
2024	47.70	1223^rd	2777	56.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	93.99	83^rd	2369	96.5%
2021	54.93	254^th	721	64.8%
2022	58.07	783^rd	2458	68.1%
2023	69.57	528^th	2549	79.3%
2024	55.59	863^rd	2575	66.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.83	947^th	2509	62.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.07	599^th	2527	76.3%
2023	51.84	1012^th	2558	60.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at General Shafter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	88.90	152^nd	2072	92.7%
2022	67.41	562^nd	2359	76.2%
2023	75.17	396^th	2391	83.4%
2024	54.87	854^th	2383	64.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for General Shafter Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	51	0	21	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	82
1989	64	0	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1990	68	2	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1991	80	1	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
1992	90	2	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1993	93	0	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1994	113	1	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1995	101	0	0	133	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1996	101	0	0	133	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1997	85	0	1	125	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1998	94	3	0	129	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1999	94	3	0	125	0	n/a	n/a	2	224
2000	82	4	0	147	0	n/a	n/a	2	235
2001	73	2	0	147	2	n/a	n/a	0	224
2002	90	2	0	141	1	n/a	n/a	2	236
2003	90	2	0	141	1	n/a	n/a	2	236
2004	96	0	3	138	2	n/a	n/a	1	240
2005	117	0	4	158	1	n/a	n/a	2	282
2006	114	0	4	151	0	n/a	n/a	1	270
2007	77	0	1	132	0	n/a	n/a	4	214
2008	65	n/a	1	127	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	193
2009	63	0	4	121	0	0	0	0	188
2010	47	0	4	134	0	0	0	0	185
2011	33	0	2	136	0	0	0	0	171
2012	26	2	2	105	0	0	0	0	135
2013	20	0	2	111	0	0	0	0	133
2014	20	0	2	116	0	0	0	0	138
2015	27	2	2	122	0	0	0	0	153
2016	21	0	2	130	0	0	0	0	153
2017	14	0	2	130	0	0	0	0	146
2018	11	0	1	135	0	0	0	0	147
2019	17	0	1	141	0	0	0	0	159
2020	29	0	0	160	0	0	1	0	190
2021	34	0	0	144	0	0	0	0	178
2022	40	0	0	148	0	0	2	0	190
2023	33	0	0	143	0	0	3	0	179
2024	37	2	0	144	0	0	1	0	184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at General Shafter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	82	5.0	16.4	n/a
1989	97	4.0	24.2	n/a
1990	109	5.0	21.8	n/a
1991	118	5.0	23.6	n/a
1992	128	5.1	25.0	64.1
1993	135	5.0	27.0	57.8
1994	145	7.0	20.7	43.4
1995	234	8.0	29.3	56
1996	234	8.0	29.3	56
1997	211	10.0	21.1	71.6
1998	226	10.0	22.6	58.8
1999	224	10.0	22.4	58.6
2000	235	11.0	21.4	66.1
2001	224	12.0	18.7	65.6
2002	236	11.9	19.8	74.8
2003	236	11.9	19.8	74.8
2004	240	12.0	20.0	66.9
2005	282	14.2	19.9	64.3
2006	270	12.0	22.5	62.8
2007	214	11.0	19.5	74.8
2008	193	10.0	19.3	77.7
2009	188	9.0	18.8	0
2010	185	9.0	20.5	80.5
2011	171	n/a	n/a	78.9
2012	135	7.0	19.2	4.4
2013	133	8.0	16.6	46.6
2014	138	8.0	17.2	0
2015	153	9.0	17.0	78.4
2016	153	9.0	17.0	75.2
2017	146	9.0	16.2	74.7
2018	147	9.0	16.3	81
2019	159	10.0	15.9	71.1
2020	190	n/a	n/a	68.9
2021	178	9.0	19.7	68.5
2022	190	9.0	21.1	51.1
2023	179	10.0	17.9	62.6
2024	184	10.0	18.4	91.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio General Shafter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	82	5.0	16.4	n/a
1989	97	4.0	24.2	n/a
1990	109	5.0	21.8	n/a
1991	118	5.0	23.6	n/a
1992	128	5.1	25.0	64.1
1993	135	5.0	27.0	57.8
1994	145	7.0	20.7	43.4
1995	234	8.0	29.3	56
1996	234	8.0	29.3	56
1997	211	10.0	21.1	71.6
1998	226	10.0	22.6	58.8
1999	224	10.0	22.4	58.6
2000	235	11.0	21.4	66.1
2001	224	12.0	18.7	65.6
2002	236	11.9	19.8	74.8
2003	236	11.9	19.8	74.8
2004	240	12.0	20.0	66.9
2005	282	14.2	19.9	64.3
2006	270	12.0	22.5	62.8
2007	214	11.0	19.5	74.8
2008	193	10.0	19.3	77.7
2009	188	9.0	18.8	0
2010	185	9.0	20.5	80.5
2011	171	n/a	n/a	78.9
2012	135	7.0	19.2	4.4
2013	133	8.0	16.6	46.6
2014	138	8.0	17.2	0
2015	153	9.0	17.0	78.4
2016	153	9.0	17.0	75.2
2017	146	9.0	16.2	74.7
2018	147	9.0	16.3	81
2019	159	10.0	15.9	71.1
2020	190	n/a	n/a	68.9
2021	178	9.0	19.7	68.5
2022	190	9.0	21.1	51.1
2023	179	10.0	17.9	62.6
2024	184	10.0	18.4	91.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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