Voorhies Elementary

voorhies.bcsd.com

1,032 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Voorhies Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, operating as part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The campus is located on Pioneer Drive in the 93306 area, positioning it as a key educational hub for the surrounding community.

As part of the Bakersfield City School District, Voorhies Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often integrating technology and collaborative programs to engage students. The school encourages strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. Those interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or current events can find detailed information on their official district webpage.

1,032

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Voorhies Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	948
Black	35
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

Hispanic
948 (91.9 %)
White
39 (3.8 %)
Black
35 (3.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (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)631-5800
Website:	http://voorhies.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	1,032
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	715
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 172

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 140

Grade 6 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Voorhies Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	172
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	147
Grade 3	150
Grade 4	150
Grade 5	140
Grade 6	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Voorhies Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	534	51.7%
Male	498	48.3%

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