Centennial Elementary

15200 Westdale Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93314

www.rosedale.k12.ca.us

576 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School, located at 15200 W. Dale Dr. in Bakersfield, California, is a key institution within the Rosedale Union School District. Serving the growing community of northwest Bakersfield, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in their formative years. The campus reflects the district's commitment to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, student engagement, and personal growth.

As part of the Rosedale Union School District, Centennial Elementary benefits from a reputation for strong community involvement and academic rigor. The school focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating technology into the classroom, fostering positive character development, and maintaining collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community. For those seeking additional information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school programs, the district’s website at [http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us](http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us) serves as the primary resource.

576

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	225
Black	6
Asian	32
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
283 (49.2%)
Hispanic
225 (39.1%)
Asian
32 (5.6%)
Two or More
27 (4.7%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
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:	Rosedale Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)588-6020
Website:	http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 130

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 92