Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary

thorner.bcsd.com

844 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, operating under 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 for personal and social development. The campus is dedicated to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills.

In addition to its academic offerings, Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to participate in various activities and programs that promote character building and inclusivity. By maintaining close communication with families and leveraging district resources, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

844

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	603
Black	76
Asian	13
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
603 (71.4 %)
White
121 (14.3 %)
Black
76 (9.0 %)
Two or More
27 (3.2 %)
Asian
13 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)631-5490
Website:	http://thorner.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 136

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	138
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	115
Grade 6	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	444	52.6%
Male	400	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)