- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Rosedale-North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosedale-North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063348005175
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosedale-North Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosedale-North Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale-North Elementary ranks #3 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Rosedale Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063348005175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Rosedale-North Elementary grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 063348005175 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 20.7:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Patriot Elementary (931 students)
Rosedale-North Elementary grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rosedale-North Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patriot Elemen
Patriot Elementary
931 students
- Rosedale Middl
Rosedale Middle
810 students
- Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle
712 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
709 students
- American Eleme
American Elementary
701 students
- This school
Rosedale-North Elementary
537 students
What this shows Rosedale-North Elementary reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosedale-North Elementary compares
Rosedale-North Elementary 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 40.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Rosedale-North Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosedale Union Elementary reports $13,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosedale-North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosedale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosedale-North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosedale-North Elementary
How many students attend Rosedale-North Elementary?
Rosedale-North Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosedale-North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosedale-North Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% 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 Rosedale-North Elementary?
47.3% of students at Rosedale-North Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosedale-North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosedale-North Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosedale-North Elementary?
Rosedale-North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Rosedale-North Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale-North Elementary ranks #3 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 Rosedale Union Elementary?
Besides Rosedale-North Elementary, Rosedale Union Elementary also operates Patriot Elementary (931 students), Rosedale Middle (810 students), and Freedom Middle (712 students). See the Rosedale Union Elementary district page for the complete list.