Beardsley Elementary

www.beardsleyschool.org

421 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Beardsley Elementary, located at 1001 Roberts Lane in Bakersfield, California, serves as the cornerstone of the Beardsley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the elementary grades and move toward middle school.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong community ties and promoting a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and families. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district resources, safety protocols, and educational programs. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Beardsley Elementary strives to provide a stable foundation for the children of the Bakersfield area, ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

421

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beardsley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	225
Black	37
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

Hispanic
225 (53.4 %)
White
143 (34.0 %)
Black
37 (8.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Beardsley Elementary
Phone:	(661)392-1417
Website:	http://www.beardsleyschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 57

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 46