Enrollment
287
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAPLE ELEMENTARY·NCES 062376003594
Maple Elementary
29161 Fresno Ave., Shafter, CA 93263 · (661) 746-4439 · Kern County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL287 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
173 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 28 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 29 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 30 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 31 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 30 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 30 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 32 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 29 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (48) is 66% larger than its 8th grade class (29).
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
56.2%
CA avg 49.1% . +31.2pp since 2014
Math
50.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +26.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 56 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 31 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 26 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 24.7% | 31.5% | 25.3% | 18.5% |
| Math | 20.2% | 29.8% | 27.0% | 23.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 56.2% | 50.0% |
| 2023-24 | 45.1% | 43.4% |
| 2022-23 | 41.4% | 43.6% |
| 2021-22 | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| 2020-21 | 38.4% | 31.1% |
| 2018-19 | 34.2% | 29.0% |
| 2017-18 | 30.5% | 28.3% |
| 2016-17 | 29.7% | 29.7% |
| 2015-16 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014-15 | 25.0% | 24.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
48.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.2%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 48% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 44% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Maple Elementary
Maple Elementary's state test result (48.4% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Elementary this school | 287 | 60.3% | 48.4% |
| Lynwood Elementary Novato | 260 | 59.2% | 35.1% |
| Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersion Thousand Oaks | 258 | 58.5% | 25.9% |
| San Juan San Juan Bautista | 298 | 55.7% | 24.6% |
| Arena Elementary Point Arena | 239 | 60.7% | 19.7% |
| Sherman Thomas Charter Madera | 233 | 65.2% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Maple Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Kern County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.4% | #1,829 of 5,151 | #20 of 148 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #1,589 of 5,172 ▲ 351 | #8 of 150 ▲ 12 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 56.2% | #1,600 of 5,172 ▲ 667 | #12 of 150 ▲ 23 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +19.6pp | #67 of 5,116 | #3 of 147 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 287 | #4,871 of 5,915 | #137 of 163 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.1:1 | #3,817 of 5,352 | #119 of 145 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.9% | #3,750 of 5,354 | #80 of 145 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.3% | #3,466 of 5,625 | #130 of 153 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.4% | #1,023 of 1,139 | #40 of 42 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
287
-1 (0%) vs 2020
+53% since 1990-91, when it was 188
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
was 28.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 287 | 11.9 | 24.1:1 | 60% (173) |
| 2023-24 | 285 | 12.6 | 22.6:1 | 60% (171) |
| 2022-23 | 294 | 13.4 | 22.0:1 | 53% (157) |
| 2020-21 | 288 | 10 | 28.8:1 | 36% (103) |
| 2017-18 | 283 | 10 | 28.3:1 | 59% (168) |
| 2015-16 | 288 | 11 | 26.2:1 | 57% (164) |
| 2010-11 | 267 | N/A | N/A | 56% (149) |
| 2000-01 | 247 | 10 | 24.7:1 | 47% (117) |
| 1990-91 | 188 | 7 | 26.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Maple Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (283 to 287); teachers up 19% (10 to 11.9).
About Maple Elementary
In Shafter, California, part of Kern County, Maple Elementary is an elementary school. The school's enrollment of 287 students covers kindergarten through 8. Enrollment is 38% lower than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Federal records list Maple Elementary as its own district.
Maple Elementary's enrollment is 79% Hispanic. Other groups make up 20% White. County-wide, 57% of Kern County residents are Hispanic. By the diversity index, Maple Elementary comes in at 34%.
Federal data list 11.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at Maple Elementary in 2024-25, for a ratio of 24.1:1. Among elementary schools in California, the typical ratio is 22.3:1. The lunch program counts 60% of students at Maple Elementary as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Kern County average 76%.
Maple Elementary sits between the top and bottom 10% of California schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate on state tests of 48.4% and a predicted 44.2%.
Census Bureau estimates for Kern County show that median household income is about $70,210, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Maple Elementary is one of 279 public schools in Kern County, which together enroll about 197,431 students.
Of nearby public schools, Grow Academy Shafter is the closest, at about 3.2 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. The school's 48.4% average proficiency ranks 1st among 7 nearby schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Fringe: the school is in rural territory close to an urban area.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (288) to 2024-25 (287). By 2024-25, the school had 24.1 students per teacher, compared with 28.8 in 2020-21.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Kern County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
915,075
Census ACS
Median income
$70,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
279
197,431 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Shafter
- Shafter HighHigh · 1,599 students
- Golden Oak ElementaryElementary · 717 students
- Redwood ElementaryElementary · 601 students
- Richland Junior HighMiddle · 558 students
- Sequoia ElementaryElementary · 534 students
- Central Valley High (Continuation)High · 86 students
Other Maple Elementary schools
14 other US public schools in 8 states are named Maple Elementary. Maple Elementary is the 12th largest of the 15.
- Maple ElementaryHesperia, CA · 988 students
- Maple ElementaryTulare, CA · 574 students
- Maple ElementaryFontana, CA · 511 students
- Maple ElementaryFullerton, CA · 315 students
- Maple ElementaryNewbury Park, CA · 181 students
Nearby schools
- Grow Academy Shafter3.2 mi · 80
- Golden Oak Elementary3.3 mi · 717
- Redwood Elementary3.3 mi · 601
- Richland Junior High3.3 mi · 558
- Sequoia Elementary3.8 mi · 534
- Central Valley High (Continuation)3.9 mi · 86
Frequently asked questions
About Maple ElementaryHow many students attend Maple Elementary?
Maple Elementary enrolls approximately 287 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Maple Elementary serve?
Maple Elementary serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary is approximately 24.1:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Maple Elementary?
At Maple Elementary, the student body is approximately 20% White, 79% Hispanic.
Is Maple Elementary public or private?
Maple Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Maple Elementary.
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