Downtown Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown Elementary School's ranking?
Downtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Downtown Elementary School?
311 students attend Downtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Downtown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Elementary School?
Downtown Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Downtown Elementary School offer ?
Downtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Downtown Elementary School part of?
Downtown Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
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