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Standard Elementary

Elementary School · Standard Elementary · Bakersfield, CA

An elementary school in Bakersfield, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

115 East Minner Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308

  • Math 17% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-29 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$17,109
Chronic Absenteeism60.3%

Students at Standard Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

96.1%

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 Standard 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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
Golden State Baptist SchoolsPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–110.6 mi7Compare →
Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–51.0 mi738Compare →
Wingland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.6K–51.0 mi726Compare →
Lifehouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–91.3 mi88Compare →

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.

Standard Elementary

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$17,109NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Standard Elementary

Standard Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Standard Elementary, serving approximately 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,210 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Standard Elementary

What grades does Standard Elementary serve?

Standard Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Standard Elementary?

Standard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Standard Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Standard Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Standard Elementary rank in CA?

Standard Elementary ranks #9,210 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Standard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Standard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Standard Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Standard Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Standard Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Standard Elementary a Title I school?

No, Standard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

96.1% of students at Standard 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 – 5th
Enrollment
569
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.3%
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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