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#5998 of 9,539 schools in CA
William Penn Elementary
Elementary School · Bakersfield City · Bakersfield, CA
A Bakersfield City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2201 San Emidio St., Bakersfield, CA 93304
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Penn Elementary score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Penn 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$51,627
Median home value
$228,800
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93304; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. FrancisPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Rafer JohnsonEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
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.
Bakersfield City
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #18 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
William Penn Elementary is listed in Bakersfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Penn Elementary
William Penn Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Bakersfield City, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,998 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Penn Elementary
What grades does William Penn Elementary serve?
William Penn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William Penn Elementary?
William Penn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Penn Elementary rank in CA?
William Penn Elementary ranks #5,998 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William Penn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William Penn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 William Penn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Penn Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Penn Elementary a charter school?
No, William Penn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Penn Elementary a Title I school?
No, William Penn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Penn Elementary?
98.4% of students at William Penn 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
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (661) 631-5440
- Area population (ZIP 93304)
- 51,457
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 93304; 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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