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Norris Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,991 students in Norris Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Norris Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,991 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Norris Elementary School District, which is ranked #468 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
23 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
273 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,675 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
56%
# Black Students
77 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,721 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
43%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
217 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
478
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
423
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
397
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
383
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
447
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
451
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
483
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
475
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
454
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,905 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,022
$19,942
Spending / Student
$11,905
$18,366
Best Norris Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Grades: K-6
| 950 students
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Grades: K-6
| 823 students
Rank: #44.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 931 students
Rank: #55.
Olive Drive Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Grades: K-6
| 785 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,991 students.
What is the rank of Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District is ranked #468 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norris Elementary School District?
43% of Norris Elementary School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Norris Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,905 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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