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Downtown Elementary School

2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (661) 631-5920

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Downtown Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Downtown Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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

Top Rankings

Downtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Downtown Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat 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

311 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Downtown Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Downtown Elementary School is 0.62, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#678 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Downtown Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Downtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Downtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

48%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Downtown Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

39%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Downtown Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Downtown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Downtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)

15%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Downtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bakersfield City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education