Standard Elementary School District

1200 North Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308-3521
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Standard Elementary 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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,193 students in Standard Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Standard Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,193 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Standard Elementary School District, which is ranked #1730 of all 1,903 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)
#1718 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

12%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

24%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

16%
29%
(2022-23)
51.1%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
12%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
50%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
5%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% White
41%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,082 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,476 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$69 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$23,082
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,476
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Standard Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wingland Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Douglas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2125
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Barnett St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2115
Gr: K-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Standard Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Ferguson Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Standard Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 East Minner Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2120
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Standard Elementary School District?
Standard Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,193 students.
What is the rank of Standard Elementary School District?
Standard Elementary School District is ranked #1730 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Standard Elementary School District?
50% of Standard Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Standard Elementary School District?
Standard Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Standard Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,476 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 3,193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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