Munsey Elementary

munsey.bcsd.com

621 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Munsey Elementary School, located at 3801 Brave Ave. in Bakersfield, California, is a public school operating under the Bakersfield City School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering student growth and development within the district’s educational framework.

The school is committed to supporting its student body through a variety of resources aimed at academic success and personal enrichment. By maintaining a presence within the Bakersfield City School District, Munsey Elementary integrates district-wide initiatives, technology, and pedagogical strategies designed to prepare students for future educational transitions. Families interested in enrollment, specific programs, or school-wide events can find further information and contact details through their official district website.

621

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Munsey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	442
Black	103
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
442 (71.2 %)
Black
103 (16.6 %)
White
44 (7.1 %)
Two or More
19 (3.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)631-5390
Website:	http://munsey.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 91

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 89