Winifred Pifer Elementary

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Winifred Pifer Elementary School is a public school located in Paso Robles, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, the school is situated in a residential area and prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The campus is dedicated to academic growth and personal development, providing students with a foundational education while emphasizing social-emotional learning and positive behavioral expectations.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and engaging instruction, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success. Beyond the standard curriculum, Winifred Pifer often incorporates opportunities for student involvement and community engagement, striving to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With its location on Creston Road, it serves as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a safe and nurturing atmosphere for its young learners.

388

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winifred Pifer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	245
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
245 (63.1 %)
White
119 (30.7 %)
Two or More
20 (5.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Paso Robles Joint Unified
Phone:	(805)769-1300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 93

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winifred Pifer Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winifred Pifer Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	50%
Male	194	50%

Elementary School K - 8th