Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Downtown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downtown Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Downtown Elementary School is 0.60, 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)65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 schools are Downtown Elementary School often compared to?
Downtown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosedale Middle School, Ronald Reagan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
289 students attend Downtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Downtown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 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 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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