Shaffer Elementary

Shaffer Union Elementary
722-055 Highway 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
246 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Shaffer Elementary School, located in Litchfield, California, serves as a small, rural public school dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the Lassen County region. As a K-8 institution, the school places a strong emphasis on foundational academics while encouraging personal growth and community involvement. Given its remote location along Highway 395, Shaffer Elementary acts as a vital educational hub, prioritizing small class sizes that allow for personalized instruction and closer relationships between students, teachers, and families.

The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students for future success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of enrichment opportunities. Their website highlights a commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and collaborative campus culture where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own education. Through its dedicated staff and local partnerships, Shaffer Elementary strives to provide its students with the essential tools, technology, and social-emotional skills needed to transition effectively into high school and beyond.
246
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • 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 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: Shaffer Union Elementary
Phone: (530)254-6577
Website: http://www.shafferschool.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 41
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 21
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Janesville Elementary
Janesville Union Elementary
313 Students
464-555 Main St.
Janesville, CA 96114 (9.7 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th