At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
650
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
95%+29.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Frank West Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 650 students. It is part of the Bakersfield City district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBakersfield City
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93304
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060363000298
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment650
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino79.5%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
79.5%
Black
1.7%
Asian
12.0%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.