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William Penn Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 2201 San Emidio Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304-1125

(661) 631-5440 · williampenn.bcsd.com

2/10
#5113
Rank 5113 out of 5,722
Top 89%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5179 · 10th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4903 · 14th percentile
Science2/10 · #4849 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

William Penn Elementary serves a working-class neighborhood in southeast Bakersfield, where families tend to be deeply rooted in the community and value the consistency that a neighborhood school provides. Bakersfield itself is a hardworking Central Valley city with a strong agricultural and energy industry backbone, and the 93304 zip code reflects that same blue-collar character. Families looking for a school close to home where staff know their kids by name may find a sense of belonging here, even as the academic scores suggest there's room to grow.

Student Demographics

104 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
85 (82%)
African American
10 (10%)
White
9 (9%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged103 (99%)
Students with Disabilities23 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

235
Enrollment
16.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17.7
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 · #2177 · 64th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found