WILLIAM B. BIMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William B. Bimat Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Norris Elementary school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 608 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, William B. Bimat Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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 B. Bimat Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students as part of the Norris School District. Situated on North Shore Drive in the northern part of the city, the school functions as a core academic institution within its district, focusing on foundational education for elementary-aged children. It is known for maintaining a community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development.

As a member of the Norris School District, Bimat Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to educational excellence and technological integration in the classroom. The school provides a traditional K-6 curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, upcoming calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.norris.k12.ca.us.

For more information, contact William B. Bimat Elementary at (661) 387-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8600 N.shore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312-1947
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WILLIAM B. BIMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bakersfield, CA with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Norris Elementary
Total Students:
608
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 608 students

White
59.5%
Hispanic/Latino
23.8%
Asian
7.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Black or African American
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.