- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Discovery Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061470010222
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #55 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Elementary ranks #55 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Fruitvale Elementary · California
NCES ID 061470010222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Discovery Elementary held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061470010222 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 20.8:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Endeavour Elementary (724 students)
Discovery Elementary held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Discovery Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Endeavour Elem
Endeavour Elementary
724 students
- This school
Discovery Elementary
706 students
- Fruitvale Juni
Fruitvale Junior High
693 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary
601 students
- Quailwood Elem
Quailwood Elementary
345 students
What this shows Discovery Elementary reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Elementary compares
Discovery 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 37.3%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Discovery Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fruitvale Elementary reports $14,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruitvale Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quailwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Elementary
How many students attend Discovery Elementary?
Discovery Elementary has 706 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Discovery Elementary?
48.2% of students at Discovery Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Elementary?
Discovery Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Elementary ranks #55 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 Fruitvale Elementary?
Besides Discovery Elementary, Fruitvale Elementary also operates Endeavour Elementary (724 students), Fruitvale Junior High (693 students), and Columbia Elementary (601 students). See the Fruitvale Elementary district page for the complete list.