Stella I. Hills Elementary

hills.bcsd.com

665 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Stella I. Hills Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Bakersfield, California, and is part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment. The campus is located on Jewett Avenue, placing it in a well-established neighborhood that allows it to serve as a central hub for families in the area.

Academically, the school adheres to the standards and initiatives set forth by the Bakersfield City School District, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The school’s digital presence through the district website provides parents and students with essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and information on extracurricular opportunities. By promoting both student achievement and character development, Stella I. Hills Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

665

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stella I. Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	396
Black	183
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
396 (59.5 %)
Black
183 (27.5 %)
White
62 (9.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.5 %)
American Indian
9 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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)631-5320
Website:	http://hills.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	644
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 103

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 76