Bakersfield Elementary School serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bakersfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bakersfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bakersfield Elementary School's student population of 136 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bakersfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bakersfield Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1447 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bakersfield Elementary School's ranking?
Bakersfield Elementary School is ranked #1447 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bakersfield Elementary School?
136 students attend Bakersfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bakersfield Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bakersfield Elementary School?
Bakersfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bakersfield Elementary School offer ?
Bakersfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bakersfield Elementary School part of?
Bakersfield Elementary School is part of Bakersfield R-IV School District.
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