Henry Eissler Elementary School
Henry Eissler Elementary School serves 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Henry Eissler Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Henry Eissler 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
Henry Eissler Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 575 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Henry Eissler Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Henry Eissler Elementary School is 0.51, 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 | #4008 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 17% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 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 Henry Eissler Elementary School is Highland High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chipman Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Chipman Junior High School Math: 24% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 892 students10
0.0 miles
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210 0 7-8 892 - Bakersfield Highland High School Math: 21% | Reading: 58%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,128 students10
0.4 miles
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 872-2777 0.4 9-12 2,128 - Bakersfield Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 851 students10
1.0 miles
3401 Renegade Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400 1 K-6 851 - Bakersfield Compton Junior High School Math: 14% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 673 students10
1.1 miles
3211 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230 1.1 7-8 673 - Bakersfield Harding Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 581 students10
1.1 miles
3201 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300 1.1 K-6 581
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