How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Kern High | Richland Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, California | Shafter, California |
| Total Enrollment | 43,020 | 2,575 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Kern High | Richland Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,392 | $20,278 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 18.6% |
| State Revenue | 63.4% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 24.9% | 17.5% |
Kern High
Federal State Local
Richland Union Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Kern High | Richland Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.6% | 4.4% |
| African American | 4.9% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.0% | 93.3% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.8% | 83.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Kern High | Richland Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 194 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 18 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 322.9:1 | 687:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.4% | 32.4% |
School Types
Kern High
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Richland Union Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.