At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
994
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
80%+14.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Douglas J. Miller Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 994 students. It is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
28.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictPanama-Buena Vista Union
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93313
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060639012414
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment994
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino54.5%
Black / African American26.6%
Asian5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races0.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
54.5%
Black
26.6%
Asian
5.8%
Two+
0.5%
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.