District Overview
Located along Highway 395 North in Litchfield, California, Shaffer Union Elementary is an active, regular public school district serving the surrounding remote rural community within the Susanville metropolitan area. Operating a single dedicated campus, the district provides comprehensive primary and middle-school instruction for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The district’s current enrollment stands at 246 students—comprising 128 female and 118 male learners—creating a cohesive, close-knit academic environment. The student body is racially diverse, encompassing 168 White, 52 Hispanic, 15 multiracial, 6 American Indian, 4 Black, and 1 Asian student, all participating in a tailored educational curriculum designed for early learning and middle-grade development.

To support its student body, Shaffer Union Elementary maintains a well-resourced workforce equivalent to just over 52 full-time staff members. This dedicated team includes 21 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 7 instructional aides, and nearly 24 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from low student-to-teacher ratios and personalized instructional guidance. As an established, non-charter district situated at 722-055 Highway 395 North, Shaffer Union Elementary remains a vital educational hub for Lassen County families. Prospective parents, community members, and educational researchers can learn more by contacting the district directly at (530) 254-6577 or visiting their official website at shafferschool.com.
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Total Schools
246
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaffer Union Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White168
Hispanic52
Black4
Asian1
Two or More15
American Indian6
  • White
    168 (68.3%)
  • Hispanic
    52 (21.1%)
  • Two or More
    15 (6.1%)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.4%)
  • Black
    4 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Shaffer Union Elementary
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:1
Students:246*
Teachers (FTE):21.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.7
Schools in Shaffer Union Elementary
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