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College Heights Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 2551 Sunny Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93305-2842

(661) 631-5220 · collegeheights.bcsd.com

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1/10
#5635
Rank 5635 out of 5,722
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5610 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5581 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #5407 · 3rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

College Heights Elementary serves a working-class neighborhood in east Bakersfield, where families are deeply rooted in the community and many parents are navigating the school system while balancing demanding work schedules. The school faces real academic challenges, sitting near the bottom of state rankings in English and Math, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to explore additional tutoring or supplemental support. Bakersfield itself is an affordable, sun-baked Central Valley city with a tight-knit Latino community and a lot of local pride — families who are active in their child's education and connected to school resources can still make it work here.

Student Demographics

382 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
334 (87%)
African American
31 (8%)
White
11 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners161 (42%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged376 (98%)
Students with Disabilities52 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

761
Enrollment
41.3
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4069 · 33rd percentile

73 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found