Abraham Lincoln Jr. High

www.bcsd.com

527 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Bessie E. Owens Intermediate School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a key part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bessie E. Owens Intermediate prioritizes a supportive school culture that encourages community involvement and parent partnership. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Through a blend of dedicated instruction and a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to create a structured yet inspiring atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially within the Bakersfield community.

527

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraham Lincoln Jr. High
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	454
Black	48
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
454 (86.1%)
Black
48 (9.1%)
White
15 (2.8%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5950
Website:	http://www.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 306

Grade 8 215