Enrollment
631
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Almondale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Almondale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063348003149
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Almondale Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Almondale Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Almondale Elementary ranks #3 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Rosedale Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063348003149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Almondale Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Almondale Elementary
Almondale Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 631 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rosedale Union Elementary spends $11,913 per pupil, 28% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bakersfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students): Almondale Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 25.6:1).
Rosedale Union Elementary also operates Patriot Elementary (931 students) and Rosedale Middle (810 students) alongside Almondale Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Almondale Elementary compares
Almondale Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 42.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Almondale Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosedale Union Elementary, which includes Almondale Elementary.
$11,913
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 61.7%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Almondale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosedale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Almondale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Almondale Elementary
How many students attend Almondale Elementary?
Almondale Elementary has 631 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almondale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Almondale Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Almondale Elementary?
30.1% of students at Almondale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Almondale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Almondale Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Almondale Elementary?
Almondale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Almondale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Almondale Elementary ranks #3 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
Is Almondale Elementary a good school?
Almondale Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rosedale Union Elementary?
Besides Almondale Elementary, Rosedale Union Elementary also operates Patriot Elementary (931 students), Rosedale Middle (810 students), and Freedom Middle (712 students). See the Rosedale Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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