General Shafter Elementary

(661)837-1931

179 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

General Shafter Elementary School, located at 1825 Shafter Road in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. Situated in a suburban area of southwest Bakersfield, the school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that prioritizes fundamental academic instruction and the development of core competencies in its elementary-aged student body. It functions as a foundational pillar within the local community, emphasizing a structured learning environment designed to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school operates with a focus on meeting state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for a diverse range of learners. Like many schools within the Panama-Buena Vista district, General Shafter emphasizes the importance of parent-teacher partnerships and community involvement to enhance the overall student experience. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and social-emotional development, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive space where students can build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

179

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for General Shafter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	143
Two or More	3

Hispanic
143 (79.9 %)
White
33 (18.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	General Shafter Elementary
Phone:	(661)837-1931
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 17