Rosedale Union Elementary

Bakersfield, California — 9 schools

6,041
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$12,497
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rosedale Union Elementary operates 9 public schools serving 6,041 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,202 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 $12,497 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 28.9% local, 61.7% state, and 9.4% 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 $65,562 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #1270 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 761:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.8% Hispanic or Latino, 42.2% White, 5.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Patriot Elementary accounts for 15.0% of all Rosedale Union Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rosedale Union 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

Rosedale Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 761:1 — 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

Rosedale Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 10.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.4%
Federal
61.7%
State
28.9%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
1270 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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

$65,562
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 9 schools in Rosedale Union Elementary.

White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 5.1%
Multiracial 5.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

761:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rosedale Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Patriot Elementary
931
Rosedale Middle
810
Freedom Middle
712
Independence Elementary
709
American Elementary
701
Almondale Elementary
631
Del Rio Elementary
595
Centennial Elementary
576
Rosedale-North Elementary
537

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rosedale Union Elementary?

Rosedale Union Elementary has 9 schools, including 7 elementary, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 6,041 students.

How much does Rosedale Union Elementary spend per student?

Rosedale Union Elementary spends $12,497 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #1270 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Rosedale Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Rosedale Union Elementary is $65,562 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rosedale Union 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 Rosedale Union Elementary?

Rosedale Union Elementary students are 44.8% Hispanic or Latino, 42.2% White, 5.1% Asian, 2.2% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rosedale Union Elementary?

Rosedale Union Elementary has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #1270 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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