Bessie E. Owens Elementary

owensprimary.bcsd.com

889 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bessie E. Owens Primary School is a public institution located in Bakersfield, California, and is part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, literacy, and social development. The campus is designed to provide a safe and nurturing space where young learners can build the necessary educational building blocks to prepare them for their future transitions into upper elementary grades.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, utilizing the resources of the Bakersfield City School District to provide a comprehensive curriculum. Through its commitment to student-centered instruction, Bessie E. Owens Primary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character growth, and active participation. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative resources, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community engagement.

889

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	742
Black	90
Asian	4
Two or More	8

Hispanic
742 (83.5 %)
Black
90 (10.1 %)
White
45 (5.1 %)
Two or More
8 (0.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)

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)631-5420
Website:	http://owensprimary.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	749
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 112

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 134

Grade 6 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	134
Grade 6	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	422	47.5%
Male	467	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)