Rafer Johnson vs Downtown Elementary
Downtown Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 5.9/10. Downtown Elementary is significantly larger with 319 students, about 7.4× the size of Rafer Johnson (43). In math proficiency, Downtown Elementary leads at 67.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Rafer Johnson
Bakersfield, CA
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
43 students
Downtown Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
319 students
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| Metric | Rafer Johnson | Downtown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.8 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 43.9% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #5,851 of 9,557 | #1,228 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 39th | 87th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Rafer Johnson | Downtown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 5.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 5.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Rafer Johnson | Downtown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 43 | 319 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 43.9% |
| District | Bakersfield City | Bakersfield City |
| City | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bakersfield (93304) | Bakersfield (93301) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,627 | $40,725 |
| Median Home Value | $228,800 | $264,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,141 | $1,129 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.1% | 19.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.4% | 38.8% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |