Prosperity Elementary

901 Prosperity Way.
Bakersfield, CA 93304

543 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Plantation Elementary School, located at 901 Plantation Ave. in Bakersfield, California, serves as a neighborhood educational hub within the Bakersfield City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, focusing on fundamental academic development and character growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Plantation Elementary integrates community involvement and student engagement to create a well-rounded educational experience. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, encouraging parent participation to enhance student outcomes. With its central location in Bakersfield, the school plays a vital role in the local community, striving to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

543

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prosperity Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	454
Black	55
Asian	9
Two or More	7

Hispanic
454 (83.6%)
Black
55 (10.1%)
White
18 (3.3%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)

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:	Greenfield Union
Phone:	(661)837-6070
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 118

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 86