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Frank West Elementary

Bakersfield, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
frankwest.bcsd.com2400 Benton St., Bakersfield, CA 93304(661) 631-5830
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

309 students tested

28.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 30.1% did.

  • Exceeded11.0%
  • Met17.2%
  • Nearly met22.1%
  • Not met49.7%

Math

316 students tested

16.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 20.3% did.

  • Exceeded3.8%
  • Met12.7%
  • Nearly met25.8%
  • Not met57.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.7% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year796751
Suspended in or out of school0.8% · 60.7% · 5
Suspensions1013
Violence with injury10
Violence without injury611
Weapons01
Drugs31
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall696697
Suspended out of school0.4% · 31.0% · 7
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

19.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted761707
Chronically absent26.0% · 19819.9% · 141

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

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

696 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino82.8%
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White5.7%
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Black or African American9.3%
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Asian1.4%
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Two or More Races0.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060363000298

District
Bakersfield City
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
696 students
Teachers (FTE)
39

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