How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 | General Shafter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Bakersfield, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 169 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.7:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.9% | 72.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 | General Shafter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,641 | $21,145 |
| District | Panama-Buena Vista Union School District | General Shafter Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 | General Shafter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.3% | 26.6% |
| African American | 4.3% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.9% | 72.2% |
| Asian | 15.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 0.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 | General Shafter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.8% | 41.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.