Standard Elementary

Bakersfield, California — 4 schools

3,046
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$21,108
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Standard Elementary operates 4 public schools serving 3,046 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,193 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 $21,108 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 18.1% local, 62.2% state, and 19.7% 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 $88,312 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 82/100, ranked #61 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 335:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 63.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.3% Hispanic or Latino, 41.0% White, 4.7% African American across the district's schools.

Standard Middle accounts for 31.5% of all Standard Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Standard Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Standard Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 80.0% 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

Standard Elementary student-counselor ratio is 335:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Standard Elementary is typically wider than the Standard Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Standard Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 63.5% — 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?

19.7%
Federal
62.2%
State
18.1%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
61 / 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

$88,312
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 4 schools in Standard Elementary.

White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 2.6%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

335:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
63.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Standard Elementary

School Enrollment
Standard Middle
1,005
Wingland Elementary
783
Highland Elementary
778
Standard Elementary
627

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Standard Elementary?

Standard Elementary has 4 schools, including 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,046 students.

How much does Standard Elementary spend per student?

Standard Elementary spends $21,108 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #61 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Standard Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Standard Elementary is $88,312 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Standard 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 Standard Elementary?

Standard Elementary students are 50.3% Hispanic or Latino, 41.0% White, 4.7% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Standard Elementary?

Standard Elementary has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #61 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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