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Veterans Elementary

Norris Elementary · Kern County · 6301 Old Farm Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312-5470

(661) 387-7050 · www.norris.k12.ca.us

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8/10
#1606
Rank 1606 out of 5,722
Top 28%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1724 · 70th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1756 · 69th percentile
Science8/10 · #1242 · 78th percentile

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School Overview

Veterans Elementary sits in the northwest corner of Bakersfield, a part of town that's grown quickly and attracts a lot of families planting roots in newer neighborhoods. Norris Elementary District has a solid reputation in the area, and Veterans holds its own with consistent scores across English, math, and especially science, where it really shines. Families looking for a dependable neighborhood school with strong fundamentals in a community that feels suburban and family-forward will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

519 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
247 (48%)
White
202 (39%)
Multiple Races
26 (5%)
Asian
19 (4%)
African American
13 (3%)
Filipino
11 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged260 (50%)
Students with Disabilities62 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,002
Enrollment
47.1
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24
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 · #4753 · 21st percentile

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