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Harding Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Bakersfield, California · Bakersfield City
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students546
Student:Teacher21.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
Harding
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
546
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
87%+22.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Harding Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 546 students. It is part of the Bakersfield City district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictBakersfield City
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93306
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060363000302

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment546
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino80.3%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
80.3%
Black
2.4%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %87%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)