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#4203 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Shaffer Elementary
Elementary School · Shaffer Union Elementary · Litchfield, CA
A Shaffer Union Elementary elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 320, Litchfield, CA 96117
- Math 25% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shaffer Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shaffer Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average539/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,250
Median home value
$315,600
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Shaffer Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shaffer Elementary is listed in Shaffer Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shaffer Elementary
Shaffer Elementary is a public elementary school in Litchfield, CA, part of Shaffer Union Elementary, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,203 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shaffer Elementary
What grades does Shaffer Elementary serve?
Shaffer Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shaffer Elementary?
Shaffer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaffer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaffer Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaffer Elementary rank in CA?
Shaffer Elementary ranks #4,203 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shaffer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shaffer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shaffer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaffer Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shaffer Elementary a charter school?
No, Shaffer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaffer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shaffer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaffer Elementary?
55.6% of students at Shaffer Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lassen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (530) 254-6577
- Area population (ZIP 96117)
- 249
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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