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St. Francis
Elementary School
2516 Palm Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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St. Francis
Elementary School in Bakersfield · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St. Francis
St. Francis is a private elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. St.
Francis serves approximately 354 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
St. Francis is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Francis compares to 127 public schools serving similar grades in Bakersfield, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Francis (this school) | — |
| William Penn Elementary | 5.7 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 6.4 |
| Franklin Elementary | 5.7 |
| Caroline Harris Elementary | 4.2 |
| Rafer Johnson | 6.4 |
| Emerson Middle | 5.0 |
| Evergreen Elementary | 4.3 |
| Munsey Elementary | 6.8 |
| Kern County Juvenile Court | 5.8 |
| Kern County Community | 5.7 |
| Kern County Special Education | 4.0 |
| McKinley Elementary | 5.2 |
| Sequoia Jr. High | 4.8 |
| Downtown Elementary | 8.2 |
| Curran Middle | 6.0 |
| Wayside Elementary | 3.8 |
| Fremont Elementary | 6.3 |
| Wayne Van Horn Elementary | 5.8 |
| Frank West Elementary | 6.8 |
| Bessie E. Owens Elementary | 7.4 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 354 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Address
- 2516 Palm Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
- Phone
- (661) 326-7955
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Location
2516 Palm Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Francis may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Downtown Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is Munsey Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, Roosevelt Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 0.4 miles away). For more schools in Bakersfield, see our Bakersfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Elementary Bakersfield | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Bakersfield | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Bakersfield High Bakersfield | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Franklin Elementary Bakersfield | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Caroline Harris Elementary Bakersfield | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Evergreen Elementary Bakersfield | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| AGAPELAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bakersfield | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Rafer Johnson Bakersfield | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Munsey Elementary Bakersfield | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Kern County Special Education Bakersfield | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| Kern County Community Bakersfield | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Kern County Juvenile Court Bakersfield | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Emerson Middle Bakersfield | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Vista Continuation High Bakersfield | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| McKinley Elementary Bakersfield | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Downtown Elementary Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Curran Middle Bakersfield | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Sequoia Jr. High Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| STOCKDALE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Oppimista School Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,627
Median Home Value
$228,800
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
Population
51,457
College Educated
11.1%
Homeownership
43.5%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
27.4%
Median Age
29.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Francis
What grades does St. Francis serve?
St. Francis serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Francis?
St. Francis has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Francis?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Francis is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St. Francis a private school?
Yes, St. Francis is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Kern County
- Phone
- (661) 326-7955
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