Enrollment
537
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosedale-North Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosedale-North Elementary
Rosedale-North Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 537 students.
At 20.7:1, 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 47.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (41%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rosedale Union Elementary spends $11,913 per pupil, 28% 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): Rosedale-North Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 25.6:1).
Rosedale Union Elementary also operates Patriot Elementary (931 students) and Rosedale Middle (810 students) alongside Rosedale-North 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 Rosedale-North Elementary compares
Rosedale-North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,913
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosedale Union Elementary, which includes Rosedale-North Elementary.
$11,913
Per student
-28%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 61.7%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rosedale-North Elementary a good school?
Rosedale-North Elementary earns 55/100 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 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.
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