Below Average
#8607 of 9,539 schools in CA
Shandon Elementary
Elementary School · Shandon Joint Unified · Shandon, CA
A Shandon Joint Unified elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 49, Shandon, CA 93461
- Math 12% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shandon Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shandon 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average404/100K
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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
$88,774
Median home value
$454,700
Median rent
$1,599/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Shandon Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shandon Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shandon Elementary is listed in Shandon Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shandon Elementary
Shandon Elementary is a public elementary school in Shandon, CA, part of Shandon Joint Unified, serving approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,607 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shandon Elementary
What grades does Shandon Elementary serve?
Shandon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shandon Elementary?
Shandon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shandon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shandon Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shandon Elementary rank in CA?
Shandon Elementary ranks #8,607 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shandon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shandon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Shandon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shandon Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shandon Elementary a charter school?
No, Shandon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shandon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shandon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shandon Elementary?
69.4% of students at Shandon 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
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (805) 238-1782
- Area population (ZIP 93461)
- 1,353
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 93461; 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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