Henry Eissler Elementary

eissler.bcsd.com

529 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Henry Eissler Elementary is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, and is part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students from kindergarten through grade six, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, often focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, Henry Eissler Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of community and school pride. The school utilizes its official website as a central hub for communication, providing parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, academic programs, and district updates. By maintaining strong connections between educators, families, and the surrounding Bakersfield community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

529

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Eissler Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	424
Black	18
Asian	18
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
424 (80.2%)
White
60 (11.3%)
Black
18 (3.4%)
Asian
18 (3.4%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (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)631-5250
Website:	http://eissler.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 82

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Henry Eissler Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Henry Eissler Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	51%
Male	259	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)