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Norris Elementary

Norris Elementary · Kern County · 7110 Old Farm Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312-9005

(661) 387-7020

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8/10
#1698
Rank 1698 out of 5,722
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1628 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1808 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #1753 · 69th percentile

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School Overview

Norris Elementary sits in the northwest corner of Bakersfield, one of the city's newer, more family-friendly pockets where residential neighborhoods and open space still have a bit of room to breathe. The school performs solidly across the board — landing around the 70th percentile statewide in English, math, and science — making it a reliable choice for families settling into this part of Kern County. It tends to draw parents who want a neighborhood school with consistent academics and a community feel, without the pressure-cooker environment you'd find in more intensely competitive districts.

Student Demographics

465 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
200 (43%)
Hispanic
199 (43%)
Asian
22 (5%)
Multiple Races
20 (4%)
Filipino
12 (3%)
African American
8 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged205 (44%)
Students with Disabilities63 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

810
Enrollment
41.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.3
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 Programs3/10 · #4792 · 21st percentile

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