Enrollment
552
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
William B. Bimat Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William B. Bimat Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062745008703
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William B. Bimat Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #82 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William B. Bimat Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William B. Bimat Elementary ranks #82 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Norris Elementary · California
NCES ID 062745008703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William B. Bimat Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William B. Bimat Elementary
William B. Bimat Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 552 students.
At 22.1:1, 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 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,404 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (36%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1104 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norris Elementary spends $11,209 per pupil, 32% 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): William B. Bimat Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 25.6:1).
Norris Elementary also operates Veterans Elementary (1,002 students) and Norris Middle (992 students) alongside William B. Bimat 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 William B. Bimat Elementary compares
William B. Bimat 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 46.2%
White 35.9%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, William B. Bimat 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 William B. Bimat 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 William B. Bimat Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norris Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Drive Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William B. Bimat Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William B. Bimat Elementary
How many students attend William B. Bimat Elementary?
William B. Bimat Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B. Bimat Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William B. Bimat Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William B. Bimat Elementary?
32.4% of students at William B. Bimat Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William B. Bimat Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William B. Bimat Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William B. Bimat Elementary?
William B. Bimat Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William B. Bimat Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, William B. Bimat Elementary ranks #82 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 William B. Bimat Elementary a good school?
William B. Bimat Elementary earns 22/100 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 Norris Elementary?
Besides William B. Bimat Elementary, Norris Elementary also operates Veterans Elementary (1,002 students), Norris Middle (992 students), and Norris Elementary (810 students). See the Norris Elementary district page for the complete list.
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