- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Rafer Johnson
Federal NCES profile for Rafer Johnson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060363014223
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rafer Johnson earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #16 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for California
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rafer Johnson has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rafer Johnson ranks #16 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Bakersfield City · California
NCES ID 060363014223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Rafer Johnson grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+34.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 060363014223 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 6.4:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Curran Middle (973 students)
Rafer Johnson grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+34.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rafer Johnson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Curran Middle
Curran Middle
973 students
- Colonel Howard
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
960 students
- Voorhies Eleme
Voorhies Elementary
915 students
- Walter Stiern
Walter Stiern Middle
891 students
- Horace Mann El
Horace Mann Elementary
870 students
- This school 32
Rafer Johnson
32 students
What this shows Rafer Johnson reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rafer Johnson compares
Rafer Johnson is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 70% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.8%
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
$19,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
African American 40.6%
White 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Rafer Johnson is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Bakersfield City reports $19,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rafer Johnson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curran Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voorhies Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Stiern Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rafer Johnson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- 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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rafer Johnson
How many students attend Rafer Johnson?
Rafer Johnson has 32 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafer Johnson?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafer Johnson is 6.4:1, which is 70% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% lower 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 Rafer Johnson?
78.1% of students at Rafer Johnson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rafer Johnson?
The largest demographic group at Rafer Johnson is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rafer Johnson?
Rafer Johnson has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Rafer Johnson rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Rafer Johnson ranks #16 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 Bakersfield City?
Besides Rafer Johnson, Bakersfield City also operates Curran Middle (973 students), Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary (960 students), and Voorhies Elementary (915 students). See the Bakersfield City district page for the complete list.