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General Shafter Elementary

General Shafter Elementary · Kern County · 1825 Shafter Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313-9766

(661) 837-1931

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6/10
#2646
Rank 2646 out of 5,722
Top 46%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2752 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2585 · 55th percentile
Science6/10 · #2664 · 52nd percentile

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School Overview

General Shafter Elementary sits in the southwest part of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where the cost of living is noticeably lower than coastal California and the community has a strong working-class, family-oriented feel. Scoring right around the middle of the pack statewide, this K-8 school offers families the comfort of keeping kids in one place through middle school — a setup that can build real continuity and community over the years. It's a solid choice for families putting down roots in this part of Bakersfield who value stability and a neighborhood school with room to grow.

Student Demographics

115 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
82 (71%)
White
32 (28%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners31 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged101 (88%)
Students with Disabilities11 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

169
Enrollment
10
Teachers (FTE)
16.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5897 · 1st percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.