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Munsey Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 3801 Brave Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309-3378

(661) 631-5390 · munsey.bcsd.com

2/10
#4623
Rank 4623 out of 5,722
Top 81%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4412 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4799 · 16th percentile
Science3/10 · #4166 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Munsey Elementary sits in the heart of Bakersfield's central neighborhoods, where the community is close-knit and families tend to put down deep roots. The school faces real academic challenges, with scores that reflect the broader struggles common across many urban Kern County schools, making it a place where parental involvement and outside academic support can make a meaningful difference. Families who are engaged and willing to supplement learning at home will find a community-minded environment in a part of Bakersfield that's convenient to the city's core.

Student Demographics

344 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
256 (74%)
African American
51 (15%)
White
25 (7%)
Multiple Races
10 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners62 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged309 (90%)
Students with Disabilities55 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

663
Enrollment
35.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20
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 · #3306 · 45th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found