How is Bessie Owens Elementary School rated?

Bessie Owens Elementary School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Bakersfield City Elementary School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Bessie Owens Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Bessie Owens Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 39% in English Language Arts, 30% in Math and 26% in Science.

What grades does Bessie Owens Elementary School serve?

Bessie Owens Elementary School serves grades K–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Bessie Owens Elementary School?

867 students attend Bessie Owens Elementary School, up from 685 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Bessie Owens Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,019 residential properties to Bessie Owens Elementary School in and around Bakersfield. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Bessie Owens Elementary School in?

Bessie Owens Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City Elementary School District, which reports 45 schools, 28,365 students and $17,838 of spending per student.

Bessie Owens Elementary School

Bessie Owens Elementary School is a public primary school in Bakersfield, CA, serving grades K–6, rated B+, with 867 students and a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 39% in English Language Arts, 30% in Math and 26% in Science.

B+TopHap school rating

Rating: B+
Grades: K–6
Enrollment: 867
Students per teacher: 21.7:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts39%

Math30%

Science26%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic84%

Black9%

White6%

Asian1%

Two or more races0%

Male / female: 51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch: 90%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +26.6%
Prior-year enrollment: 685

Homes assigned to this school

1,019 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Bessie Owens Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address: 815 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 631-5420
Website: bcsd.com
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 060363000313

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School district

Bakersfield City Elementary School District

District rating: C-
Schools: 45
Students: 28,365
Spending per student: $17,838
Teachers (FTE): 1,389
Grades: K–08

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