Wayside Elementary

wayside.bcsd.com

652 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wayside Elementary, located at 1000 Ming Ave. in Bakersfield, California, is a public school operating under the Bakersfield City School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. Its campus serves as a central hub for academic development, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment designed to help young learners build both their academic skills and their character.

As part of the Bakersfield City School District, Wayside Elementary emphasizes the importance of student achievement and school-community engagement. Through its official district website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, academic programs, and updates on district-wide initiatives. The school maintains a focus on preparing students for middle school success by integrating classroom instruction with various support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

652

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	586
Black	30
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
586 (90.0%)
Black
30 (4.6%)
White
26 (4.0%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
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)631-5820
Website:	http://wayside.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	598
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 93

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 110