General Shafter Elementary School District
School District · Bakersfield, California
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
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General Shafter Elementary
Bakersfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$21,145
+$3,498 vs California median
District size
184 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in General Shafter Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Shafter Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
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About General Shafter Elementary
General Shafter Elementary is a Bakersfield, California school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 184 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $21,145 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.6/10, General Shafter Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is General Shafter Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, General Shafter Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 44.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
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Schools in General Shafter Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in General Shafter Elementary with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Bakersfield
- Total Enrollment
- 184
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in General Shafter Elementary?
General Shafter Elementary has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for General Shafter Elementary?
The average composite rating for General Shafter Elementary is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in General Shafter Elementary?
General Shafter Elementary spends $21,145 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in General Shafter Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in General Shafter Elementary is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in General Shafter Elementary?
General Shafter Elementary is the highest-rated school in General Shafter Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in General Shafter Elementary?
Across schools in General Shafter Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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