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William Penn Elementary

Bakersfield, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
williampenn.bcsd.com2201 San Emidio St., Bakersfield, CA 93304(661) 631-5440
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

117 students tested

25.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 23.3% did.

  • Exceeded9.4%
  • Met16.2%
  • Nearly met16.2%
  • Not met58.1%

Math

118 students tested

9.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 19.2% did.

  • Exceeded1.7%
  • Met7.6%
  • Nearly met35.6%
  • Not met55.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.7% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year286298
Suspended in or out of school1.4% · 42.7% · 8
Suspensions418
Violence with injury02
Violence without injury216
Weapons10
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other10

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall273253
Suspended out of school2.2% · 62.0% · 5
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

18.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted272264
Chronically absent22.1% · 6018.9% · 50

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

255 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino80.8%
x
White8.2%
x
Black or African American9.8%
x
Asian0.8%
x
Two or More Races0.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060363000322

District
Bakersfield City
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
255 students
Teachers (FTE)
14.3

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