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Norris Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,833 students in Norris Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Norris Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.62, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
3,833 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
31 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
247 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,387 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
56%
# Black Students
62 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,916 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
50%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
433
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
337
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
410
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
428
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
450
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
429
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
435
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
436
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
475
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,395 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,600
$19,801
Spending / Student
$12,395
$18,236
Best Norris Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Grades: K-6
| 795 students
Rank: #22.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8600 N.shore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Olive Drive Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Grades: K-6
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Grades: K-6
| 879 students
Rank: #55.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 912 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,833 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Norris Elementary School District?
50% of Norris Elementary School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Norris Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,395 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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