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William Penn Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Bakersfield, California · Bakersfield City
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students235
Student:Teacher16.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
William Penn
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
235
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
92%+27.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

William Penn Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 235 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.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBakersfield City
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93304
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060363000322

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment235
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino77.1%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
77.1%
Black
2.6%
Asian
5.6%
Two+
2.3%
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 %92%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)