Overview
Rafer Johnson is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 32 students. It is part of the Bakersfield City district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictBakersfield City
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93304
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060363014223
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment32
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino55.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian29.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %91%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)