Caroline Harris Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Caroline Harris Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
531 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Caroline Harris Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
73%
56%

Black
13%
5%

White
10%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Caroline Harris Elementary School?
531 students attend Caroline Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Caroline Harris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caroline Harris Elementary School?
Caroline Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Caroline Harris Elementary School offer ?
Caroline Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Caroline Harris Elementary School part of?
Caroline Harris Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
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