How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Downtown Elementary | Rafer Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Bakersfield, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 317 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 5.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.7% | 90.6% |
| 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 | Downtown Elementary | Rafer Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,155 | $19,155 |
| District | Bakersfield City School District | Bakersfield City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Downtown Elementary | Rafer Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.1% | 3.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 40.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.5% | 53.1% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Downtown Elementary | Rafer Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 3.4% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.