Shaffer Elementary
Atwater, CA · Atwater Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, midsize
3,726th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 34%· Stable
1434 California St., Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6145Official website ↗NCES ID 060342000261Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Shaffer Elementary 3,726th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2015 to 34th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 233 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 422 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.6% | 78.4% | ▲ 15.8 pts | |
| White | 22.4% | 12.3% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 5.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 1.4% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 1.4% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $423K in zip 95301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Shaffer Elementary
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ELA 43% ▲7 · Math 33% ▲5Compare - #2683Elmer Wood ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1.3 mi away2,683rd of 5,659
ELA 45% ▲9 · Math 38% ▲10Compare - #2706Peggy Heller ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 1.7 mi away2,706th of 5,659
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What school district is Shaffer Elementary in?
Shaffer Elementary is part of the Atwater Elementary district in Atwater, California.
Is Shaffer Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Shaffer Elementary 3,726th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Shaffer Elementary?
Hispanic 78%, White 12%, Asian 5%, Black 1% (422 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Shaffer Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95301 is $423K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.