Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School serves 647 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School's student population of 647 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2618 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bakersfield City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Paul L. Cato Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Paul L. Cato Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 949 students10
0.1 miles
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245 0.1 6-8 949 - Bakersfield Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 58% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 619 students10
0.7 miles
4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870 0.7 K-6 619 - Bakersfield Walter Stiern Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,084 student10
1.3 miles
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480 1.3 6-8 1,084 - Bakersfield Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 877 students10
1.5 miles
5501 Thorner St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490 1.5 K-6 877 - Bakersfield Hort Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 642 students10
1.7 miles
2301 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5330 1.7 K-5 642
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