Independence Elementary

www.rosedale.k12.ca.us

709 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Independence Elementary is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving as part of the Rosedale Union School District. Situated on Old Farm Road, the school is positioned within a suburban community in the northwestern area of the city. As a key institution within its district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education aimed at preparing students for academic success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the mission of the Rosedale Union School District, which emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and a supportive learning environment. By leveraging resources from the district, Independence Elementary offers a curriculum designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment information can access further details through the official Rosedale Union School District website at [www.rosedale.k12.ca.us](http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us).

709

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	284
Black	19
Asian	41
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
317 (44.7%)
Hispanic
284 (40.1%)
Two or More
45 (6.3%)
Asian
41 (5.8%)
Black
19 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Rosedale Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)588-6011
Website:	http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 98

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 88