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Bakersfield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 27,610 students in Bakersfield City School District.
Public Elementary Schools in Bakersfield City School District have a diversity score of 0.34, which is less than the California public elementary school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
45 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
29,256 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
1,395 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.63
# American Indian Students
140 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
327 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
23,576 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
56%
# Black Students
2,306 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,463 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
414 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3,313
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,036
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,214
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,353
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,262
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,303
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,310
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,138
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,327
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,103 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$533 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$471 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,221
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,103
$18,241
Best Bakersfield City School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9801 Highland Knolls Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5960
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5960
Grades: K-5
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 San Emidio St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5440
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5440
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5501 Thorner St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490
Grades: K-6
| 811 students
Rank: #77.
Bessie E. Owens Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5420
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5420
Grades: K-3
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Henry Eissler Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5250
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5250
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #99.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Renegade Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
Grades: K-6
| 854 students
Rank: #1111.
Paul L. Cato Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #1212.
Voorhies Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5800
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5800
Grades: K-6
| 969 students
Rank: #1313.
Frank West Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Benton St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5830
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5830
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2324 Verde St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5460
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5460
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1515.
Bessie E. Owens Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5950
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5950
Grades: 4-6
| 495 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Niles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5360
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5360
Grades: K-6
| 914 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hort Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5330
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5330
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1818.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Rose Marie Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5930
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5930
Grades: K-5
| 688 students
Rank: #1919.
Munsey Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Brave Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5390
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5390
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Caroline Harris Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4110 Garnsey Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5310
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5310
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Belle Terr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 Lincoln St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5340
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5340
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #2323.
Curran Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Lymric Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #2424.
Pioneer Drive Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5450
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5450
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #2525.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 Texas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5280
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5280
Grades: K-6
| 791 students
Rank: #2626.
Leo G. Pauly Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5430
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5430
Grades: K-6
| 699 students
Rank: #2727.
Walter Stiern Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #2828.
Ramon Garza Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5290
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5290
Grades: K-5
| 780 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5370
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5370
Grades: K-6
| 757 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ming Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #3131.
Myra A. Noble Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Noble Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5410
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5410
Grades: K-5
| 863 students
Rank: #3232.
College Heights Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Sunny Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
Grades: K-6
| 858 students
Rank: #3333.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3017 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5470
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5470
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #3434.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Williams St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5840
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5840
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #3535.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Noble Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5810
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5810
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
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