Rafer Johnson Childrens Center

Bakersfield City
1100 Ninth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Rafer Johnson Children’s Center, located in Bakersfield, California, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Bakersfield City School District. Named after the legendary Olympic athlete and humanitarian Rafer Johnson, the school focuses on providing comprehensive early childhood education and developmental support for children with special needs. The center is dedicated to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where students can build foundational skills that prepare them for future academic and social success.

The center is known for its interdisciplinary approach, often integrating therapeutic services with traditional early education curricula. By prioritizing individualized learning plans, the faculty and staff work to address the unique physical, cognitive, and emotional requirements of each child. Through its mission, the Rafer Johnson Children’s Center serves as a vital community resource for families in the Bakersfield area, ensuring that young learners receive the specialized attention and resources necessary to reach their full potential.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: Bakersfield City
Phone: (661)631-5850
Website: http://www.bcsd.com/jchildrens
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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

Grade breakdown: M - M