Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School serves 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School is 0.45, 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)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School?
678 students attend Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School?
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School part of?
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
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