Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School
Tel:
(661)631-5960
- Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School serves 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 624 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3803 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 27% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bakersfield City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School is Highland High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Paul L. Cato Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Paul L. Cato Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Paul L. Cato Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 970 students
0.1 miles
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5245 0.1 6-8 970 - Bakersfield Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 628 students
0.7 miles
4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5870 0.7 K-6 628 - Bakersfield Walter Stiern Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1082 students
1.3 miles
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5480 1.3 6-8 1082 - Bakersfield Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 876 students
1.5 miles
5501 Thorner St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5490 1.5 K-6 876 - Bakersfield Hort Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 685 students
1.7 miles
2301 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5330 1.7 K-5 685
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