- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Beardsley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beardsley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060426008797
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beardsley Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #86 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Beardsley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beardsley Elementary ranks #86 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Beardsley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060426008797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Beardsley Elementary held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060426008797 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 19.6:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: North Beardsley Elementary (757 students)
Beardsley Elementary held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Beardsley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Beardsle
North Beardsley Elementary
757 students
- This school
Beardsley Elementary
432 students
- San Lauren Ele
San Lauren Elementary
417 students
- Beardsley Juni
Beardsley Junior High
383 students
What this shows Beardsley Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beardsley Elementary compares
Beardsley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 26.6%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Beardsley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Beardsley Elementary reports $17,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beardsley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Beardsley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Lauren Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beardsley Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beardsley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beardsley Elementary
How many students attend Beardsley Elementary?
Beardsley Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beardsley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beardsley Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Beardsley Elementary?
93.3% of students at Beardsley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beardsley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beardsley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beardsley Elementary?
Beardsley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beardsley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Beardsley Elementary ranks #86 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.
What other schools are in Beardsley Elementary?
Besides Beardsley Elementary, Beardsley Elementary also operates North Beardsley Elementary (757 students), San Lauren Elementary (417 students), and Beardsley Junior High (383 students). See the Beardsley Elementary district page for the complete list.