Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten, Short Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Short Elementary School's student population of 91 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Short Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
San Rafael City Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Short Elementary School?
91 students attend Short Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Short Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Short Elementary School?
Short Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Short Elementary School offer ?
Short Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Short Elementary School part of?
Short Elementary School is part of San Rafael City Elementary School District.
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