- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
North Beardsley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Beardsley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060426008798
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Beardsley Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #93 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Beardsley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Beardsley Elementary ranks #93 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Beardsley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060426008798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
North Beardsley Elementary held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060426008798 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 23.7:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Beardsley Elementary (432 students)
North Beardsley Elementary held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Beardsley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Beardsley Elementary
757 students
- Beardsley Elem
Beardsley Elementary
432 students
- San Lauren Ele
San Lauren Elementary
417 students
- Beardsley Juni
Beardsley Junior High
383 students
What this shows North Beardsley Elementary reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Beardsley Elementary compares
North 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.0%
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
White 29.1%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, North 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 North Beardsley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardsley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Lauren Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beardsley Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Beardsley Elementary
How many students attend North Beardsley Elementary?
North Beardsley Elementary has 757 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Beardsley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Beardsley Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Beardsley Elementary?
92.2% of students at North Beardsley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Beardsley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Beardsley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Beardsley Elementary?
North Beardsley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 North Beardsley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, North Beardsley Elementary ranks #93 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 North Beardsley Elementary, Beardsley Elementary also operates Beardsley Elementary (432 students), San Lauren Elementary (417 students), and Beardsley Junior High (383 students). See the Beardsley Elementary district page for the complete list.