Norris Elementary

860 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Norris Elementary School, located on Old Farm Road in Bakersfield, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Norris School District. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The school typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational learning, character development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond the classroom, Norris Elementary is known for its active campus culture and community engagement. The school often prioritizes the involvement of parents and families, creating a collaborative atmosphere that supports student achievement. With its focus on high standards and a nurturing staff, the school aims to provide a safe and enriching educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential within the broader Bakersfield community.

860

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	319
Black	24
Asian	64
Two or More	51
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
393 (45.7 %)
Hispanic
319 (37.1 %)
Asian
64 (7.4 %)
Two or More
51 (5.9 %)
Black
24 (2.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Norris Elementary
Phone:	(661)387-7020
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 126

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 140

Grade 6 133