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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 9801 Highland Knolls Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2836

(661) 631-5960 · fletcher.bcsd.com

6/10
#2406
Rank 2406 out of 5,722
Top 42%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2360 · 59th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2810 · 51st percentile
Science7/10 · #1899 · 66th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the east side of Bakersfield, Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary sits in a working-class neighborhood where families tend to be deeply rooted in the community and invested in their kids' futures. The school holds its own academically — particularly in science, where it outpaces a solid majority of California schools — making it a reasonable choice for families who want a neighborhood feel without sacrificing solid fundamentals. Bakersfield itself is an unpretentious, sun-soaked Central Valley city with a low cost of living and a tight-knit culture, and Fletcher reflects that same down-to-earth spirit.

Student Demographics

347 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
274 (79%)
White
42 (12%)
Asian
12 (3%)
Filipino
7 (2%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged248 (71%)
Students with Disabilities59 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

705
Enrollment
39.7
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.9
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 Programs1/10 · #5447 · 10th percentile

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