North Beardsley Elementary

www.beardsleyschool.org

752 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

North Beardsley Elementary, located at 900 Sanford Drive in Bakersfield, California, serves as a foundational campus within the Beardsley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating various extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to prepare its student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the wider Beardsley community, the school benefits from a long-standing commitment to educational excellence in the local area. The campus serves as a hub for families in the 93308 region, offering resources and programs designed to help students build a strong educational base. For parents and community members interested in specific school policies, calendar updates, or staff contact information, the district’s official website provides a central resource to stay connected with the ongoing activities and developments at North Beardsley.

752

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Beardsley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	399
Black	34
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

Hispanic
399 (53.1 %)
White
290 (38.6 %)
Black
34 (4.5 %)
Two or More
22 (2.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

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)392-0878
Website:	http://www.beardsleyschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	712
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 128

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 86