Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Caroline Harris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caroline Harris Elementary serves the west part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caroline Harris Elementary School's student population of 587 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caroline Harris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caroline Harris Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7526 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caroline Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Caroline Harris Elementary School is ranked #7526 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Caroline Harris Elementary School often compared to?
Caroline Harris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Van Horn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Caroline Harris Elementary School?
587 students attend Caroline Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Caroline Harris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caroline Harris Elementary School?
Caroline Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Caroline Harris Elementary School located?
Caroline Harris Elementary School is located in the West Park Community neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Park Community.
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