Edison Elementary

Bakersfield, California — 2 schools

1,092
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,868
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Edison Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 1,092 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,106 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kern County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,868 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.1% local, 64.3% state, and 22.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $87,017 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 84/100, ranked #40 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 861.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% White, 2.7% African American across the district's schools.

Orangewood Elementary accounts for 55.8% of all Edison Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Edison Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Edison Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Edison Elementary student-counselor ratio is 862:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Edison Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 41.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.6%
Federal
64.3%
State
13.1%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
40 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kern County county, where this district is located.

$1,132
Studio/mo
$1,140
1 BR/mo
$1,483
2 BR/mo
$2,062
3 BR/mo
$2,488
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,017
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Edison Elementary.

White 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
African American 2.7%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

861.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Edison Elementary

School Enrollment
Orangewood Elementary
617
Edison Middle
489

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Edison Elementary?

Edison Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,092 students.

How much does Edison Elementary spend per student?

Edison Elementary spends $20,868 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #40 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Edison Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Edison Elementary is $87,017 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Edison Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kern County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Edison Elementary?

Edison Elementary students are 88.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% White, 2.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Edison Elementary?

Edison Elementary has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #40 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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