At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
1,002
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
38%-27.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Veterans Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 1,002 students. It is part of the Norris Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictNorris Elementary
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93312
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062745011866
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,002
White42.4%
Hispanic / Latino43.1%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races5.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
42.4%
Hispanic
43.1%
Black
1.4%
Asian
7.3%
Two+
5.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.