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San Lauren Elementary

Elementary School · Beardsley Elementary · Bakersfield, CA

A Beardsley Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5210 Victor St., Bakersfield, CA 93308

  • Math 15% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-30 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$17,168
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at San Lauren Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where San Lauren 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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

$59,511

Median home value

$298,000

Median rent

$1,260/mo

College educated

17.7%

Homeownership

49.2%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Red School HousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.9 mi20Compare →
Olive Knolls ChristianPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.0 mi303Compare →
Olive Knolls Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–81.0 mi272Compare →
Beardsley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–61.2 mi404Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Beardsley Elementary

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$17,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Lauren Elementary is listed in Beardsley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Lauren Elementary

San Lauren Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Beardsley Elementary, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,660 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Lauren Elementary

What grades does San Lauren Elementary serve?

San Lauren Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend San Lauren Elementary?

San Lauren Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lauren Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at San Lauren Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Lauren Elementary rank in CA?

San Lauren Elementary ranks #8,660 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Lauren Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

San Lauren Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 San Lauren Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Lauren Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Lauren Elementary a charter school?

No, San Lauren Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Lauren Elementary a Title I school?

No, San Lauren Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Lauren Elementary?

92.4% of students at San Lauren 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
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
Area population (ZIP 93308)
55,788
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
36.6
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 93308; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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