Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary

9801 Highland Knolls Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306

fletcher.bcsd.com

770 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving the local community as part of the Bakersfield City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success in their educational journeys.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and clear communication between staff, students, and families. Through its official website, the school maintains an accessible platform for parents to track academic progress, view calendars, and stay updated on campus events. With a commitment to inclusivity and student development, Fletcher Elementary strives to provide a supportive and structured atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

770

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	571
Black	13
Asian	30
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

Hispanic
571 (74.3 %)
White
136 (17.7 %)
Asian
30 (3.9 %)
Two or More
15 (2.0 %)
Black
13 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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)631-5960
Website:	http://fletcher.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 137

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	137
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	137
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	369	47.9%
Male	400	51.9%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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