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Shaffer Elementary

1434 California St., Atwater, CA 95301, United States

+1 (209) 357-6145

http://www.aesd.edu

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Shaffer Elementary Overview

About This School

Shaffer Elementary is a public middle in Atwater, California, serving 405 students in grades K-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 84% in English Language Arts, 82% in math, and 87% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 and employs 18 teachers with an average salary of $96,574. The student body is composed of 54% male and 46% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 80% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% Asian, 1% Black, and 1% Two or More Races.

405

Total Students

K-6

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

18 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-6

County

Merced County

Students per Counselor

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Shaffer Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.1:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

Students per Counselor

Shaffer Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$96,574

City Avg: $98,264

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio22:1

Students per Counselor:1

Shaffer Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

54.07%

Male

45.93%

Female

Total Enrollment: 405 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White11.85%

Hispanic80%

Asian5.19%

Black1.23%

Two or More Races0.99%

Native American0.25%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaffer Elementary

Q: What is Shaffer Elementary?

A: Shaffer Elementary is a middle public located in Atwater.

Q: How many students attend Shaffer Elementary?

A: Shaffer Elementary has approximately 405 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaffer Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Shaffer Elementary is 22:1.

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Detailed Information about Shaffer Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Shaffer Elementary - Atwater, CA

Quick Facts about Shaffer Elementary
School Name	Shaffer Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-6
Location	1434 California St., Atwater, CA 95301, Atwater, CA
County	Merced County
Phone	+1 (209) 357-6145
Total Students	405
Student-Teacher Ratio	22:1
Full-Time Teachers	18
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaffer Elementary

What is Shaffer Elementary?

Shaffer Elementary is a middle public located in Atwater.

How many students attend Shaffer Elementary?

Shaffer Elementary has approximately 405 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaffer Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Shaffer Elementary is 22:1.

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