Caroline Harris Elementary

harris.bcsd.com

573 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Caroline Harris Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, and is part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for future success. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for the transitions that follow their elementary education.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through the Bakersfield City School District’s broader curriculum and resources, Harris Elementary emphasizes standard-based instruction while offering various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. For more information regarding specific academic programs, school events, and administrative details, interested parties are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.bcsd.com/harris.

573

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caroline Harris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	422
Black	74
Asian	9
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
422 (73.6 %)
Black
74 (12.9 %)
White
62 (10.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)631-5310
Website:	http://harris.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 98

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 69