Raffaello Palla Elementary

855 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Raffaello Palla Elementary, located at 800 Fairview Road in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students within the Bakersfield City School District. The school is situated in a residential area of the city and serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing essential primary education from kindergarten through the elementary grades. As part of a large urban district, the school typically emphasizes core curriculum standards, including literacy, mathematics, and social development, aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions.

Like many schools in the Bakersfield City School District, Raffaello Palla Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, often engaging families through school events and academic programs designed to enhance student engagement and achievement. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goal of promoting educational equity, safety, and academic success for all children in the community.

855

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raffaello Palla Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	766
Black	40
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

Hispanic
766 (89.6 %)
Black
40 (4.7 %)
White
29 (3.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Greenfield Union
Phone:	(661)837-6100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	653
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 170

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 148