At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
246
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
61%-4.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.6:1
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 (2023)
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
24.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictShaffer Union Elementary
County6035
CityLitchfield
ZIP96117
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063642006200
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment246
White65.7%
Hispanic / Latino22.7%
Black / African American2.9%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.4%
Two or More Races4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
65.7%
Hispanic
22.7%
Black
2.9%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.