At a glance
Reported students
492
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
Winifred Pifer Elementary: 492 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
24.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 430
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Winifred Pifer Elementary
Winifred Pifer Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Paso Robles. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Paso Robles Joint Unified. NCES reports 492 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.9:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.7%) and White (25%). English learners represent 30.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Winifred Pifer Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25%
- Hispanic67.7%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Paso Robles Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kermit King Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
507 reported students
Pat Butler Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
472 reported students
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
461 reported students
Glen Speck Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
454 reported students
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion
Elementary · Grades KG–07
682 reported students
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Elementary · Grades KG–08
37 reported students
Public schools near Winifred Pifer Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Acres Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Almond Acres Charter Academy District | KG–08 | 478 | 0.2 mi |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Elementary · Paso Robles Joint Unified | KG–07 | 682 | 0.7 mi |
| Pat Butler Elementary Elementary · Paso Robles Joint Unified | KG–06 | 472 | 1 mi |
| Virginia Peterson Elementary Elementary · Paso Robles Joint Unified | KG–06 | 461 | 1.3 mi |
| Glen Speck Elementary Elementary · Paso Robles Joint Unified | KG–06 | 454 | 2.2 mi |
| Paso Robles Independent Study Center Elementary · Paso Robles Joint Unified | KG–08 | 37 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Winifred Pifer Elementary
What grades does Winifred Pifer Elementary serve?
Winifred Pifer Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Paso Robles Joint Unified.
How many students attend Winifred Pifer Elementary?
Winifred Pifer Elementary reported 492 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 430 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Winifred Pifer Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.9:1, based on 492 students and 19.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Winifred Pifer Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Winifred Pifer Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Paso Robles Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Winifred Pifer Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Winifred Pifer Elementary in?
Winifred Pifer Elementary is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified, based in Paso Robles, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Winifred Pifer Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Almond Acres Charter Academy (0.2 mi), Georgia Brown Dual Immersion (0.7 mi), Pat Butler Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.