Beardsley Elementary

www.beardsleyschool.org

432 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Beardsley Elementary, located at 1001 Roberts Lane in Bakersfield, California, serves as the cornerstone of the Beardsley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the elementary grades and move toward middle school.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong community ties and promoting a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and families. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district resources, safety protocols, and educational programs. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Beardsley Elementary strives to provide a stable foundation for the children of the Bakersfield area, ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

432

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beardsley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	272
Black	27
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

Hispanic
272 (63.0%)
White
115 (26.6%)
Black
27 (6.2%)
Two or More
11 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Beardsley Elementary
Phone:	(661)392-1417
Website:	http://www.beardsleyschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 41

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 65