William B. Bimat Elementary

www.norris.k12.ca.us

515 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

William B. Bimat Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students as part of the Norris School District. Situated on North Shore Drive in the northern part of the city, the school functions as a core academic institution within its district, focusing on foundational education for elementary-aged children. It is known for maintaining a community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development.

As a member of the Norris School District, Bimat Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to educational excellence and technological integration in the classroom. The school provides a traditional K-6 curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, upcoming calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.norris.k12.ca.us.

515

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William B. Bimat Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	191
Black	6
Asian	54
Two or More	33
American Indian	4

White
227 (44.1 %)
Hispanic
191 (37.1 %)
Asian
54 (10.5 %)
Two or More
33 (6.4 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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)387-7080
Website:	http://www.norris.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 91

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 81