WILLIAM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William Penn Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bakersfield City school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 294 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, William Penn Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

William Penn Elementary, located on San Emidio Street in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Bakersfield City School District. The school is committed to providing a structured educational environment that focuses on foundational learning and academic growth for its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school strives to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while building strong connections with the surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond its focus on academics, William Penn Elementary plays an active role in the Bakersfield community, acting as a central hub for families and local residents. The school’s digital presence through the Bakersfield City School District website highlights its dedication to communication, providing parents and guardians with access to essential school information, calendars, and educational resources. Through these efforts, the school aims to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded and successful elementary school experience.

For more information, contact William Penn Elementary at (661) 631-5440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2201 San Emidio St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304-1125
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WILLIAM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bakersfield, CA with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bakersfield City
Total Students:
294
Teachers:
13.03
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 294 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.8%
White
13.6%
Black or African American
6.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
1.4%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.