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Norris Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,878 students in Norris Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Norris Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,878 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Norris Elementary School District, which is ranked #468 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
29 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
281 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,499 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
55%
# Black Students
76 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,777 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
46%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
497
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
366
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
414
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
446
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
457
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
457
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
435
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
446
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,430 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,251 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,430
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,251
$19,787
Best Norris Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8600 N.shore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Grades: K-6
| 857 students
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Grades: K-6
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Norris Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 883 students
Rank: #55.
Olive Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Grades: K-6
| 763 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,878 students.
What is the rank of Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District is ranked #468 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norris Elementary School District?
46% of Norris Elementary School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Norris Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,251 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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