Frank West Elementary

frankwest.bcsd.com

695 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frank West Elementary, located on Benton Street in Bakersfield, is a neighborhood school serving the educational needs of the local community within the Bakersfield City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional programs, Frank West Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize communication with families and encourage active parental involvement to ensure that every child receives the necessary resources and encouragement to excel. As part of the broader Bakersfield City School District, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives and structured educational pathways designed to nurture well-rounded students in a safe and structured setting.

695

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	571
Black	71
Asian	11
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
571 (82.2 %)
Black
71 (10.2 %)
White
31 (4.5 %)
Asian
11 (1.6 %)
Two or More
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5830
Website:	http://frankwest.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	562
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 116