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Jefferson Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 816 Lincoln Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305-3713

(661) 631-5340 · jefferson.bcsd.com

1/10
#5457
Rank 5457 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5339 · 7th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5495 · 4th percentile
Science1/10 · #5183 · 7th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Jefferson Elementary sits in one of Bakersfield's older, working-class neighborhoods on the east side of town, where tight-knit families and a strong sense of community are part of everyday life. The school faces real academic challenges, scoring near the bottom of state rankings in English, math, and science, so families who prioritize academics may want to explore additional tutoring or enrichment options outside of school. That said, for families already rooted in this part of Bakersfield, Jefferson can serve as a familiar, neighborhood anchor — and Bakersfield itself offers affordable living, warm weather, and a genuine small-city feel that many residents genuinely love.

Student Demographics

263 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
241 (92%)
African American
11 (4%)
White
10 (4%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners116 (44%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged259 (98%)
Students with Disabilities33 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

510
Enrollment
27.9
Teachers (FTE)
18.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18.6
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 Programs5/10 · #3151 · 48th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found