Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Attendance Zone: Rafer Johnson Children's Center's attendance zone covers the entire Bakersfield school district, encompassing approximately 149.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (90-91)
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(90-91)1%
1%
Asian
(90-91)1%
11%
Hispanic
(90-91)51%
34%
Black
(90-91)21%
9%
White
(90-91)25%
45%
Hawaiian
(90-91)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(90-91)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rafer Johnson Childrens Center?
142 students attend Rafer Johnson Childrens Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rafer Johnson Childrens Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Rafer Johnson Childrens Center part of?
Rafer Johnson Childrens Center is part of Bakersfield City School District.
In what neighborhood is Rafer Johnson Childrens Center located?
Rafer Johnson Childrens Center is located in the Oleander And Sunset neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Oleander And Sunset.
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