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Downtown Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
Bakersfield, California · Bakersfield City
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students317
Student:Teacher22.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch31%
Title INo
Downtown
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
317
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
31%-34pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Downtown Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 317 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.6:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictBakersfield City
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060363007101

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment317
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino47.6%
Black / African American5.2%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native38.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
47.6%
Black
5.2%
Asian
5.5%
Two+
2.6%
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.

FRL %31%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)