College Heights Elementary

collegeheights.bcsd.com

761 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

College Heights Elementary, located on Sunny Lane in Bakersfield, is a cornerstone of the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for its students, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive social-emotional atmosphere. As part of a larger urban district, the school works to balance traditional instruction with the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s digital presence through the official BCSD portal highlights its integration into the broader district framework, offering parents and families access to vital resources, academic calendars, and school-wide announcements. By maintaining strong ties with the Bakersfield City School District, College Heights benefits from standardized curriculum initiatives and district-wide programs designed to enhance student achievement. The school is generally viewed as an essential neighborhood institution dedicated to nurturing student growth in a safe and inclusive educational setting.

761

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	654
Black	69
Asian	7
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
654 (85.9%)
Black
69 (9.1%)
White
25 (3.3%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5220
Website:	http://collegeheights.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	698
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for College Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	115
Grade 6	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for College Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	47.8%
Male	397	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)