Downtown Elementary

2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301

downtown.bcsd.com

323 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Downtown Elementary, located at 2021 M St. in Bakersfield, California, is a public school operating under the Bakersfield City School District. Situated in the heart of the city’s downtown area, the school serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a structured educational foundation for children in the surrounding urban community. The school’s mission aligns with the broader district goal of fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a supportive learning environment that prepares students for future success.

The school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, aiming to equip students with the essential skills needed for their academic journey. By leveraging its central location and the resources provided by the Bakersfield City School District, Downtown Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement. Parents and community members interested in specific curriculum details, school programs, or enrollment procedures can find further information on the official district website at [www.bcsd.com/downtown](http://www.bcsd.com/downtown).

323

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downtown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	180
Black	13
Asian	14
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Hispanic
180 (55.7 %)
White
105 (32.5 %)
Asian
14 (4.3 %)
Black
13 (4.0 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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)631-5920
Website:	http://downtown.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 41

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Downtown Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	35
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Downtown Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	52%
Male	155	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)