Beardsley Elementary School District

1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308-4503
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,945 students in Beardsley 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 Beardsley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,358 Schools
# Students
1,945 Students
5,825,762 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
267,976 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Beardsley Elementary School District, which is ranked #1701 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1679 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
26%
47%
14%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
58%
56%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
31%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,860 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,369 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,860
$19,978
Spending / Student
$17,369
$18,399

Best Beardsley Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beardsley Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Gr: 7-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
San Lauren Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5210 Victor St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
North Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Sanford Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-0878
Gr: K-6 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-1417
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beardsley Elementary School District?
Beardsley Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,945 students.
What is the rank of Beardsley Elementary School District?
Beardsley Elementary School District is ranked #1701 out of 1,908 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 Beardsley Elementary School District?
58% of Beardsley Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beardsley Elementary School District?
Beardsley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Beardsley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,369 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 1,945 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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