Frank West Elementary

frankwest.bcsd.com

650 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frank West Elementary, located on Benton Street in Bakersfield, is a neighborhood school serving the educational needs of the local community within the Bakersfield City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional programs, Frank West Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize communication with families and encourage active parental involvement to ensure that every child receives the necessary resources and encouragement to excel. As part of the broader Bakersfield City School District, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives and structured educational pathways designed to nurture well-rounded students in a safe and structured setting.

650

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	553
Black	58
Asian	4

Hispanic
553 (85.1%)
Black
58 (8.9%)
White
35 (5.4%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)

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)631-5830
Website:	http://frankwest.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	562
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 103

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 113