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Ranked 2968 of 7047 in California
Top schools in BakersfieldRanked 2968 of 7047 in California
See top schools in BakersfieldGeneral Shafter Elementary is a public school in Bakersfield, California, that serves students in grades K–6 as part of the Bakersfield City School District. There are about 600 to 650 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 20:1, which is about the same as the district average. General Shafter Elementary is a Title I school, which means that it serves students from low-income families in the area.More than 90% of the students are minorities, with the majority being Hispanic. There are also smaller percentages of African American, White, and other student groups. A large number of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school focuses on teaching English Language Arts and Math, helping English learners, and helping kids learn to read and write early on, all in line with California state standards.Recent public data shows that about 22–25% of students are proficient in English Language Arts and about 20–23% are proficient in Mathematics, which is below the state average. The amount of money spent on each student is usually in line with the amount of money the district gets.In general, General Shafter Elementary is strong in community representation and student support, and there is still room for academic growth. This school is the best school in Bakersfield.
184 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
General Shafter Elementary School recently held a family and community engagement event focused on getting kids ready for school. Parents and local partners came together for the event. The project showed that the school is still working hard to improve programs that help families and students.
Q1: What are General Shafter Elementary's normal school hours?
Ans. The Bakersfield City School District's regular schedule is followed by General Shafter Elementary. At the beginning of each school year, families are told when school starts and ends.
Q2. Does General Shafter Elementary offer transportation?
Ans: Depending on district policies, how far away the student lives from school, and how many students are enrolled, school bus transportation may be available for eligible students.
Q3. Do students get meals during the school day?
Ans. Yes, General Shafter Elementary is part of the district's nutrition programs and gives students breakfast and lunch during the school day.
Q4. How does the school help students come to class and stay interested?
Ans. The school encourages students to come to class regularly by talking to their families, recognizing students, and working with district attendance support teams.
?Q5. What steps does General Shafter Elementary take to keep kids safe?
Ans. To make sure that learning is safe, the school follows district safety rules, such as supervised access to the campus, emergency preparedness procedures, and regular safety drills.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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