Enrollment
1,002
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Veterans Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062745011866
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #15 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Elementary ranks #15 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Norris Elementary · California
NCES ID 062745011866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veterans Elementary
Veterans Elementary is a large elementary school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 1,002 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 29% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,002 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 849 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #321.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (37%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Norris Elementary spends $11,209 per pupil, 32% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bakersfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students): Veterans Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.8:1 vs 25.6:1).
Norris Elementary also operates Norris Middle (992 students) and Norris Elementary (810 students) alongside Veterans 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 Veterans Elementary compares
Veterans 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,209
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 49.1%
White 36.7%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Veterans Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norris Elementary, which includes Veterans Elementary.
$11,209
Per student
-32%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 64.4%
Federal 6.1%
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 Veterans Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive Drive Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William B. Bimat Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
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
Bill L. Williams Elementary
Standard public school
926 students 25.7:1 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 (~1,002 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Veterans Elementary
How many students attend Veterans Elementary?
Veterans Elementary has 1,002 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Elementary is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans Elementary?
27.9% of students at Veterans Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Elementary?
Veterans Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Veterans Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Elementary ranks #15 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 Veterans Elementary a good school?
Veterans Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. 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 Norris Elementary?
Besides Veterans Elementary, Norris Elementary also operates Norris Middle (992 students), Norris Elementary (810 students), and Olive Drive Elementary (797 students). See the Norris Elementary district page for the complete list.
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