How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 | Fred L. Thompson Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Bakersfield, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 714 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.9:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.3% | 85.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 | Fred L. Thompson Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,347 | $15,347 |
| District | Panama-Buena Vista Union | Panama-Buena Vista Union |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 | Fred L. Thompson Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| African American | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.9% | 73.8% |
| Asian | 15.6% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 | Fred L. Thompson Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 714:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.7% | 51.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.