Veterans Elementary School

6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 857 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Veterans Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Veterans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Veterans Elementary School's student population of 857 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
857 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Veterans 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 Veterans Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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)
#2083 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
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52%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Veterans 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.
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Veterans 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.
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
43%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
42%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Veterans 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
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Veterans 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%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veterans Elementary School's ranking?
Veterans Elementary School is ranked #2083 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Veterans Elementary School often compared to?
Veterans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downtown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Veterans Elementary School?
857 students attend Veterans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Veterans Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Elementary School?
Veterans Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Veterans Elementary School offer ?
Veterans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Veterans Elementary School part of?
Veterans Elementary School is part of Norris Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Veterans Elementary School located?
Veterans Elementary School is located in the Avalon neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Avalon.

School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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