Enrollment
757
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Beardsley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Beardsley Elementary
North Beardsley Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.2% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 757 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 940 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #825, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bakersfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students): North Beardsley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 25.6:1).
Beardsley Elementary also operates Beardsley Elementary (432 students) and San Lauren Elementary (417 students) alongside North Beardsley 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 North Beardsley Elementary compares
North Beardsley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beardsley Elementary, which includes North Beardsley Elementary.
$18,079
Per student
+10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 56.9%
Federal 20.1%
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 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~757 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Beardsley Elementary a good school?
North Beardsley Elementary earns 12/100 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 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.
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