Enrollment
810
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Norris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062745004136
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norris Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #85 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Norris Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norris Elementary ranks #85 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Norris Elementary · California
NCES ID 062745004136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norris Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norris Elementary
Norris Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 810 students.
At 21.9:1, 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 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 810 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,010, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (41%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norris Elementary spends $11,209 per pupil, 32% 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): Norris Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 25.6:1).
Norris Elementary also operates Veterans Elementary (1,002 students) and Norris Middle (992 students) alongside Norris 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 Norris Elementary compares
Norris 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$11,209
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 44.3%
White 40.5%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Norris Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norris Elementary, which includes Norris Elementary.
$11,209
Per student
-32%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 64.4%
Federal 6.1%
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 Norris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norris Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olive Drive Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William B. Bimat Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norris Elementary
How many students attend Norris Elementary?
Norris Elementary has 810 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norris Elementary?
31.3% of students at Norris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norris Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norris Elementary?
Norris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norris Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Norris Elementary ranks #85 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 Norris Elementary a good school?
Norris Elementary earns 20/100 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 Norris Elementary?
Besides Norris Elementary, Norris Elementary also operates Veterans Elementary (1,002 students), Norris Middle (992 students), and Olive Drive Elementary (797 students). See the Norris Elementary district page for the complete list.
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