Below Average
#7674 of 9,539 schools in CA
Casa Loma Elementary
Elementary School · Bakersfield City · Bakersfield, CA
A Bakersfield City elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
525 East Casa Loma Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93307
- Math 13% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Casa Loma Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Casa Loma Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,028/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bakersfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,572
Median home value
$238,400
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Wayside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Leo G. Pauly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 729 | Compare → |
| Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 714 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bakersfield City
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #28 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Casa Loma Elementary is listed in Bakersfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Casa Loma Elementary
Casa Loma Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Bakersfield City, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,674 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Casa Loma Elementary
What grades does Casa Loma Elementary serve?
Casa Loma Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Casa Loma Elementary?
Casa Loma Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casa Loma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Casa Loma Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Casa Loma Elementary rank in CA?
Casa Loma Elementary ranks #7,674 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Casa Loma Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Casa Loma Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Casa Loma Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Casa Loma Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Casa Loma Elementary a charter school?
No, Casa Loma Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Casa Loma Elementary a Title I school?
No, Casa Loma Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Casa Loma Elementary?
97.0% of students at Casa Loma Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (661) 631-5200
- Area population (ZIP 93307)
- 88,233
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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