Home > California > Kern County > Bakersfield

Munsey Elementary School

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

www.bcsd.com

Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Munsey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 641 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
: Bottom 50% in CA
: 18% (Btm 50%)
: 32% (Btm 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Munsey Elementary School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Munsey Elementary School
Kind	113
1	81
2	96
3	89
4	104
5	90
6	68

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

641 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School
2023	621
2022	613
2021	592
2020	668
2019	668
2018	635
2017	635
2016	682
2015	717
2014	709
2013	676
2012	663
2011	629
2010	631
2009	593
2008	626
2007	654
2006	643
2005	665
2004	670
2003	636
2002	698
2001	716
2000	699
1999	651
1998	620
1997	822
1996	719
1995	739
1994	757
1993	759
1992	770
1991	709
1990	742
1989	713
1988	697
1987	678

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School
2023	33
2022	32
2021	28
2020	33
2019	33
2018	30
2017	30
2016	31
2015	35
2014	35
2013	36
2012	33
2010	34
2009	33
2008	35
2007	33
2006	32
2005	31
2004	29
2003	39
2002	37
2001	38
2000	35
1999	35
1998	35
1997	37
1996	31
1995	31
1994	31
1993	31
1992	31
1991	30
1990	31

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Calendar

View School Calendar

School Rankings

Munsey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Munsey Elementary School is 0.43, 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.

This School

State Level (CA)

#6665 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Munsey Elementary School
2022	#6665
2019	#7286
2018	#6776
2017	#6788
2016	#7822
2015	#6828
2013	#7823
2012	#7134
2011	#7104
2010	#7741

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

18%

33%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2022	18%	33%	13%
2019	24%	40%	22%
2018	21%	39%	22%
2017	24%	38%	23%
2016	18%	37%	21%
2015	17%	34%	18%
2013	42%	59%	49%
2012	52%	59%	51%
2011	50%	58%	46%
2010	46%	56%	46%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

32%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2022	32%	47%	27%
2019	32%	51%	36%
2018	38%	50%	22%
2017	31%	48%	34%
2016	24%	48%	31%
2015	24%	44%	26%
2013	29%	57%	39%
2012	37%	58%	41%
2011	38%	56%	39%
2010	30%	54%	37%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

10-14%

29%

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

21:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	19:1	22:1	21:1
2022	19:1	21:1	21:1
2021	21:1	22:1	21:1
2020	20:1	23:1	21:1
2019	20:1	23:1	21:1
2018	21:1	23:1	22:1
2017	21:1	23:1	22:1
2016	22:1	24:1	22:1
2015	20:1	24:1	22:1
2014	20:1	24:1	23:1
2013	19:1	24:1	22:1
2012	20:1	23:1	22:1
2010	19:1	21:1	20:1
2009	18:1	20:1	20:1
2008	18:1	18:1	18:1
2007	20:1	21:1	21:1
2006	20:1	20:1	21:1
2005	21:1	21:1	21:1
2004	23:1	21:1	21:1
2003	16:1	20:1	19:1
2002	19:1	20:1	19:1
2001	19:1	20:1	19:1
2000	20:1	21:1	19:1
1999	19:1	21:1	20:1
1998	18:1	21:1	19:1
1997	22:1	23:1	22:1
1996	23:1	25:1	24:1
1995	24:1	25:1	24:1
1994	24:1	25:1	25:1
1993	24:1	25:1	25:1
1992	25:1	24:1	24:1
1991	24:1	24:1	24:1
1990	24:1	24:1	24:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2022)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2022	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	2%
2013	1%	1%	2%
2011	1%	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%	1%
2007	1%	2%	2%
2006	1%	1%	1%
2005	2%	2%	1%
2004	3%	2%	2%
2003	1%	2%	1%
2002	1%	2%	2%
2001	1%	2%	1%
2000	2%	1%	2%
1999	1%	1%	1%
1998	1%	1%	2%
1996	1%	1%	2%
1995	1%	1%	2%
1993	1%	1%	2%
1992	1%	1%	3%
1990	1%	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

12%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	2%	12%	1%
2022	2%	12%	2%
2021	1%	12%	1%
2020	1%	12%	1%
2019	1%	12%	1%
2018	1%	11%	2%
2017	1%	11%	2%
2015	1%	11%	3%
2014	1%	11%	1%
2013	1%	11%	1%
2012	2%	11%	1%
2011	1%	11%	2%
2010	2%	11%	1%
2009	1%	11%	2%
2008	1%	12%	2%
2007	1%	12%	2%
2006	2%	12%	2%
2005	2%	12%	2%
2004	1%	12%	2%
2003	1%	11%	2%
2002	1%	11%	2%
2001	1%	11%	2%
2000	1%	11%	2%
1999	2%	11%	2%
1998	1%	11%	2%
1997	2%	11%	2%
1996	1%	11%	2%
1995	1%	11%	2%
1994	2%	11%	2%
1993	1%	11%	2%
1992	1%	11%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

74%

56%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	71%	55%	82%
2022	68%	56%	81%
2021	68%	56%	80%
2020	67%	55%	79%
2019	67%	55%	79%
2018	63%	54%	79%
2017	63%	54%	79%
2016	61%	54%	79%
2015	66%	54%	76%
2014	65%	53%	78%
2013	62%	53%	77%
2012	64%	52%	78%
2011	66%	51%	77%
2010	67%	50%	76%
2009	67%	49%	74%
2008	66%	50%	74%
2007	67%	49%	72%
2006	66%	48%	71%
2005	63%	47%	70%
2004	59%	46%	68%
2003	57%	45%	66%
2002	55%	44%	64%
2001	52%	43%	63%
2000	46%	42%	62%
1999	48%	41%	61%
1998	44%	40%	60%
1997	45%	40%	59%
1996	48%	39%	57%
1995	46%	38%	56%
1994	42%	37%	54%
1993	37%	36%	52%
1992	37%	35%	49%
1991	34%	34%	47%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

15%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	17%	5%	8%
2022	17%	5%	8%
2021	18%	5%	8%
2020	19%	5%	8%
2019	19%	5%	8%
2018	23%	6%	8%
2017	23%	6%	8%
2016	25%	6%	8%
2015	21%	6%	9%
2014	20%	6%	8%
2013	22%	6%	9%
2012	20%	6%	9%
2011	19%	7%	9%
2010	19%	7%	10%
2009	19%	7%	11%
2008	18%	8%	11%
2007	15%	8%	11%
2006	15%	8%	12%
2005	15%	8%	12%
2004	18%	8%	13%
2003	20%	8%	13%
2002	17%	8%	13%
2001	19%	8%	14%
2000	23%	9%	14%
1999	21%	9%	14%
1998	23%	9%	13%
1997	21%	9%	14%
1996	17%	9%	14%
1995	19%	9%	14%
1994	15%	9%	14%
1993	13%	9%	14%
1992	14%	9%	14%
1991	18%	9%	14%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

20%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	7%	21%	8%
2022	9%	21%	8%
2021	9%	22%	9%
2020	9%	23%	10%
2019	9%	23%	10%
2018	10%	24%	10%
2017	10%	24%	10%
2016	11%	24%	10%
2015	9%	24%	10%
2014	10%	25%	10%
2013	12%	25%	10%
2012	12%	26%	10%
2011	12%	27%	11%
2010	11%	27%	11%
2009	12%	28%	12%
2008	14%	29%	12%
2007	15%	29%	13%
2006	16%	31%	14%
2005	18%	31%	15%
2004	19%	32%	15%
2003	20%	34%	18%
2002	26%	35%	19%
2001	27%	36%	20%
2000	28%	37%	20%
1999	28%	38%	22%
1998	30%	39%	23%
1997	32%	39%	23%
1996	33%	40%	25%
1995	33%	41%	26%
1994	41%	42%	28%
1993	48%	43%	30%
1992	47%	44%	32%
1991	48%	45%	34%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	3%	6%	1%
2022	3%	5%	1%
2021	3%	5%	2%
2020	4%	4%	2%
2019	4%	4%	2%
2018	3%	4%	1%
2017	3%	4%	1%
2016	3%	4%	1%
2015	3%	3%	2%
2014	3%	3%	1%
2013	2%	3%	1%
2012	2%	3%	1%
2011	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.43

0.63

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	0.47	0.64	0.32
2022	0.50	0.63	0.34
2021	0.50	0.62	0.35
2020	0.51	0.63	0.37
2019	0.51	0.63	0.37
2018	0.54	0.64	0.36
2017	0.54	0.64	0.36
2016	0.56	0.64	0.36
2015	0.52	0.64	0.38
2014	0.53	0.65	0.37
2013	0.57	0.65	0.39
2012	0.54	0.65	0.38
2011	0.52	0.67	0.40
2010	0.51	0.67	0.41
2009	0.51	0.71	0.43
2008	0.52	0.65	0.43
2007	0.51	0.67	0.45
2006	0.52	0.66	0.47
2005	0.55	0.67	0.48
2004	0.59	0.67	0.50
2003	0.60	0.67	0.52
2002	0.61	0.67	0.54
2001	0.63	0.67	0.55
2000	0.66	0.67	0.56
1999	0.66	0.67	0.57
1998	0.67	0.67	0.57
1997	0.66	0.67	0.58
1996	0.64	0.67	0.59
1995	0.65	0.67	0.60
1994	0.64	0.67	0.62
1993	0.62	0.67	0.63
1992	0.63	0.67	0.64
1991	0.63	0.67	0.64

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

91%

54%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	88%	51%	83%
2022	81%	51%	80%
2021	89%	53%	87%
2020	89%	52%	84%
2019	89%	52%	84%
2018	87%	49%	81%
2017	87%	49%	81%
2016	85%	50%	80%
2015	87%	50%	82%
2014	83%	49%	78%
2013	86%	48%	81%
2011	90%	46%	83%
2010	89%	46%	82%
2009	81%	43%	76%
2008	81%	41%	72%
2007	79%	40%	74%
2006	87%	40%	78%
2005	85%	40%	78%
2004	83%	40%	76%
2003	80%	39%	77%
2002	77%	39%	76%
2001	72%	39%	76%
2000	68%	40%	76%
1999	74%	40%	76%
1998	81%	47%	83%
1997	79%	47%	81%
1996	83%	46%	81%
1995	76%	45%	79%
1994	70%	43%	77%
1993	61%	41%	75%
1992	60%	38%	72%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Munsey Elementary School	California	Bakersfield City School District
2023	4%	8%	3%
2022	2%	7%	3%
2021	6%	6%	6%
2020	4%	7%	5%
2019	4%	7%	5%
2018	5%	9%	7%
2017	5%	9%	7%
2016	7%	9%	6%
2015	5%	9%	7%
2014	8%	9%	7%
2013	8%	7%	7%
2011	5%	8%	5%
2010	6%	9%	7%
2009	9%	10%	9%
2008	9%	10%	9%
2007	11%	10%	9%
2006	8%	9%	10%
2005	8%	9%	10%
2004	8%	9%	10%
2003	6%	9%	9%
2002	9%	8%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Bakersfield City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Munsey Elementary School's ranking?

Munsey Elementary School is ranked #6665 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

How many students attend Munsey Elementary School?

641 students attend Munsey Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Munsey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Munsey Elementary School?

Munsey Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Munsey Elementary School offer ?

Munsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Munsey Elementary School part of?

Munsey Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.

School Reviews

Review Munsey Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

June 03, 2025

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate

The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

June 03, 2025

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day

What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

May 27, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming

Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 641 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
: Bottom 50%
: 18% (Btm 50%)
: 32% (Btm 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education