Olive Drive Elementary

797 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Olive Drive Elementary School, located on Darrin Avenue in Bakersfield, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Standard School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student character development, and community engagement. It serves a diverse student population, providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and often utilizes a variety of programs to meet the social and academic needs of its students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, Olive Drive strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. The staff at the school works closely with local families to promote a positive school culture, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive within the Bakersfield educational community.

797

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olive Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	333
Black	11
Asian	37
Two or More	35
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
371 (46.5%)
Hispanic
333 (41.8%)
Asian
37 (4.6%)
Two or More
35 (4.4%)
Black
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Norris Elementary
Phone:	(661)387-7040
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 138

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 123