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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Frank West Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 2400 Benton Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304-5052

(661) 631-5830 · frankwest.bcsd.com

3/10
#4520
Rank 4520 out of 5,722
Top 79%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4579 · 20th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4675 · 18th percentile
Science4/10 · #3577 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Frank West Elementary sits in southeast Bakersfield, a working-class part of the city where families are deeply rooted in the community and schools play a central role in neighborhood life. The school faces some real academic challenges, with scores in English and Math in the lower range statewide, though its science performance shows a bit more promise. Families who are actively involved in their child's education and looking to supplement classroom learning at home may find this school a place where their engagement can make a meaningful difference.

Student Demographics

295 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
248 (84%)
African American
27 (9%)
White
18 (6%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners99 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged285 (97%)
Students with Disabilities34 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

650
Enrollment
39.5
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17.2
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 · #4086 · 32nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found