Hort Elementary

hort.bcsd.com

590 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hort Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Bakersfield, California, serving as part of the Bakersfield City School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding neighborhood, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Hort Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and a supportive school culture. The school aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive through various school-wide programs and extracurricular opportunities. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or contact information, the school maintains an active presence on the district website, which serves as a central hub for updates on school events, registration procedures, and faculty resources.

590

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hort Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	511
Black	17
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
511 (86.6%)
White
52 (8.8%)
Black
17 (2.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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)631-5330
Website:	http://hort.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 106

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hort Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hort Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	48.3%
Male	305	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)