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#5204 of 9,539 schools in CA
Stockdale Elementary
Elementary School · Panama-buena Vista Union · Bakersfield, CA
A Panama-buena Vista Union elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7801 Kroll Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Math 51% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stockdale Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stockdale 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some 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
$62,143
Median home value
$286,600
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93309; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quailwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Laurelglen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Columbia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 594 | 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.
Panama-buena Vista Union
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 of 25
- District spending per student
- $15,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stockdale Elementary is listed in Panama-Buena Vista Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stockdale Elementary
Stockdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Panama-buena Vista Union, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,204 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stockdale Elementary
What grades does Stockdale Elementary serve?
Stockdale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Stockdale Elementary?
Stockdale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stockdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stockdale Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stockdale Elementary rank in CA?
Stockdale Elementary ranks #5,204 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Stockdale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stockdale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Stockdale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stockdale Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stockdale Elementary a charter school?
No, Stockdale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stockdale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stockdale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stockdale Elementary?
59.1% of students at Stockdale 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
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (661) 831-7835
- Area population (ZIP 93309)
- 63,989
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 93309; 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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