For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,410 students in Richland Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Richland Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,410 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richland Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1625 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1561 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,719 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,806 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,719
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,806
$18,511
Best Richland Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 South Wall
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Gr: K-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8740
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8740
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Richland Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8630
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8630
Gr: 7-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
331 North Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland Union Elementary School District?
Richland Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,410 students.
What is the rank of Richland Union Elementary School District?
Richland Union Elementary School District is ranked #1625 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Union Elementary School District?
94% of Richland Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland Union Elementary School District?
Richland Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Richland Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,806 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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