Bidwell Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Bidwell Elementary School served 647 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 16% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Antioch Unified School District | |
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bidwell Elementary School is Bidwell Continuation High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Antioch Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Belshaw Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Antioch Bidwell Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 171 students
0.0 miles
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7520 0.0 10-12 171 - Antioch Belshaw Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 558 students
0.6 miles
2801 Roosevelt Ln.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7495 0.6 K-5 558 - Antioch Kimball Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 514 students
0.7 miles
1310 August Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7415 0.7 K-5 514 - Antioch Antioch Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 746 students
1.0 miles
1500 D St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7400 1.0 6-8 746 - Antioch Bridges Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
1.2 miles
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440 1.2 7-12 8
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