American Elementary

www.rosedale.k12.ca.us

719 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

American Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving as part of the Rosedale Union School District. Situated at 800 Verdugo, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its elementary-aged students. It operates under the district’s mission to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for success in their future education.

As a representative institution within the Rosedale community, American Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. The school provides a traditional elementary curriculum, supplemented by various programs aimed at enriching the student experience. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide resources, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at [http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us](http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us).

719

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	304
Black	20
Asian	63
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
306 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
304 (42.3 %)
Asian
63 (8.8 %)
Two or More
23 (3.2 %)
Black
20 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Rosedale Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)587-2277
Website:	http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 93

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 123

Grade 6 119