SA
Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Franklin Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 2400 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301-3405

(661) 631-5270 · franklin.bcsd.com

4/10
#3504
Rank 3504 out of 5,722
Top 61%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2932 · 49th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4103 · 28th percentile
Science4/10 · #3373 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Franklin Elementary sits in central Bakersfield, a working-class neighborhood where families tend to put a lot of stock in community and showing up for one another. The school holds its own in English but has some ground to cover in math, making it a decent fit for families who are engaged and willing to supplement at home or through tutoring. Bakersfield itself is an affordable, sun-baked Central Valley city with a strong sense of local pride — if you're planting roots here, Franklin is a solid neighborhood option worth keeping an eye on as the district continues to develop.

Student Demographics

234 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
160 (68%)
African American
38 (16%)
White
29 (12%)
Multiple Races
6 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners40 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged204 (87%)
Students with Disabilities25 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

475
Enrollment
25.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.3
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 Programs7/10 · #2012 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found