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Shaffer Elementary

PublicRegularGrades Grades 0–8
Litchfield, California · Shaffer Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Oileanaich Oileanaich246
ST Ratio23.4:1
FRL61%
Tiotal INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
246
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
61%-4.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Shaffer Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Litchfield, California. The school enrolls 246 students. It is part of the Shaffer Union Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.4:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
Type SchoolRegular
Àrd-ìrePrimary
Grade Span0–8
Sgìre SgìreShaffer Union Elementary
County6035
Bha am baile-mòr Litchfield
ZIP96117
Sgoil Charter SchoolNo
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal INo
Kindergarten vaccinations up to date (2023)95%
NCES School ID063642006200
Source: CDPH immunization (2023)

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment246
White68.3%
Hispanic / Latino21.1%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
68.3%
Hispanic
21.1%
Black
1.6%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
6.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %61%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)