INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Independence Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Rosedale Union Elementary school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 771 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Independence Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Independence Elementary is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving as part of the Rosedale Union School District. Situated on Old Farm Road, the school is positioned within a suburban community in the northwestern area of the city. As a key institution within its district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education aimed at preparing students for academic success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
The school operates under the mission of the Rosedale Union School District, which emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and a supportive learning environment. By leveraging resources from the district, Independence Elementary offers a curriculum designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment information can access further details through the official Rosedale Union School District website at [www.rosedale.k12.ca.us](http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us).
For more information, contact Independence Elementary at (661) 588-6011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bakersfield, CA 93312-3531
(661) 588-6011
http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bakersfield, CA with about 771 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rosedale Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 771
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 771 students
- White
- 51.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.4%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.