CaliforniaSchoolsDowntown Elementary

Downtown Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 08
Bakersfield, California · Bakersfield City
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students317
ST Ratio22.6:1
FRL31%
Title INo

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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
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)