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Wingland Elementary

Elementary School · Standard Elementary · Bakersfield, CA

A Standard Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 Douglas St., Bakersfield, CA 93308

  • Math 13% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-32.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$17,109
Chronic Absenteeism54.3%

Students at Wingland Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

94.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wingland 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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 rated1–110.7 mi7Compare →
North Beardsley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–60.8 mi767Compare →
Standard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.2K–51.0 mi569Compare →
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.

Standard Elementary

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 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

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

About Wingland Elementary

Wingland Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Standard Elementary, serving approximately 726 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,962 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wingland Elementary

What grades does Wingland Elementary serve?

Wingland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wingland Elementary?

Wingland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 726 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wingland Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wingland Elementary is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wingland Elementary rank in CA?

Wingland Elementary ranks #8,962 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wingland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wingland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Wingland Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wingland Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wingland Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Wingland Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

94.2% of students at Wingland 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
726
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.3%
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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