Almondale Elementary School

10510 Chippewa St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 634 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Almondale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Almondale Elementary School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
634 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Almondale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Almondale Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2855 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Almondale Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Almondale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Almondale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Almondale Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Almondale Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Almondale Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Almondale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Almondale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Almondale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Almondale Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Almondale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Almondale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Almondale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Almondale Elementary School's ranking?
Almondale Elementary School is ranked #2855 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Almondale Elementary School often compared to?
Almondale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosedale-north Elementary School, Patriot Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Almondale Elementary School?
634 students attend Almondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Almondale Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Almondale Elementary School?
Almondale Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Almondale Elementary School offer ?
Almondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Almondale Elementary School part of?
Almondale Elementary School is part of Rosedale Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Almondale Elementary School located?
Almondale Elementary School is located in the Crystal Ranch neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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