Is American Elementary a good school?

American Elementary ranks 1451 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend American Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 737 students attended American Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of American Elementary?

Students at American Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 41% White, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of American Elementary attend?

Students who attend American Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Rosedale Middle High : Liberty High

American Elementary

Summary:

American Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bakersfield, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 719 students. It is part of the Rosedale Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 468 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

American Elementary consistently outperforms the Rosedale Union Elementary district and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.44% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 51.93% of students were proficient or better, compared to 42.1% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 49.55% of students proficient or better, compared to 35.65% for the district and 30.7% for the state. American Elementary's strong performance extends to all student subgroups, including Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.

While American Elementary is a high-performing school, it has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.0% in 2017-2018 to 17.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 27.01% in 2020-2021 to 31.85% in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's population is becoming more economically disadvantaged. Despite these challenges, American Elementary continues to outperform nearby schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary District, as well as schools in the neighboring Panama-Buena Vista Union and Fruitvale Elementary districts.

Detail:

Public K-6

800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312-2888

(661) 587-2277

District: Rosedale Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1451^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,028

Students who attend American Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rosedale Middle
High:	Liberty High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 737

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.7%

White:

41.4%

Asian:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details American Elementary ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.7%), White (41.4%), Asian (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at American Elementary is 22.9. 3 elementary schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare American Elementary employs 32.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Elementary is $10,028, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks American Elementary 1451^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See American Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rosedale Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rosedale Union Elementary 468^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for American Elementary

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Rank History for all students at American Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	59.16	1866^th	5113	63.5%
2008	57.65	1957^th	5113	61.7%
2009	61.46	1850^th	5193	64.4%
2010	68.80	1524^th	5314	71.3%
2011	72.97	1347^th	5377	74.9%
2012	73.17	1371^st	5390	74.6%
2013	69.75	1585^th	5530	71.3%
2015	74.76	1321^st	5611	76.5%
2016	82.47	1028^th	5614	81.7%
2017	85.47	893^rd	5692	84.3%
2018	84.60	913^th	5662	83.9%
2019	85.63	877^th	5789	84.9%
2022	78.09	1282^nd	5883	78.2%
2023	73.19	1451^st	5874	75.3%
2024	72.90	1451^st	5862	75.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at American Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.80	781^st	2420	67.7%
2024	70.96	477^th	2634	81.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at American Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	75.38	900^th	5084	82.3%
2019	82.91	586^th	5173	88.7%
2022	65.64	1386^th	5264	73.7%
2023	55.94	1986^th	5374	63.0%
2024	66.94	1407^th	5511	74.5%

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Rank History for Female students at American Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	81.77	962^nd	5413	82.2%
2019	86.64	739^th	5492	86.5%
2022	77.21	1236^th	5635	78.1%
2023	73.26	1355^th	5617	75.9%
2024	73.78	1320^th	5605	76.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at American Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.32	817^th	2128	61.6%
2019	50.48	969^th	2585	62.5%

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Rank History for Male students at American Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.84	838^th	5431	84.6%
2019	82.12	964^th	5510	82.5%
2022	76.87	1253^rd	5663	77.9%
2023	70.85	1470^th	5650	74.0%
2024	69.17	1552^nd	5636	72.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at American Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	89.79	315^th	4830	93.5%
2019	87.83	395^th	4963	92.0%
2022	81.91	676^th	5084	86.7%
2023	76.96	879^th	5098	82.8%
2024	75.03	937^th	5102	81.6%

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Rank History for White students at American Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	67.68	908^th	2737	66.8%
2019	71.88	742^nd	2834	73.8%
2022	66.26	946^th	2726	65.3%
2023	52.26	1367^th	2662	48.6%
2024	55.47	1250^th	2647	52.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for American Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	291	20	75	167	4	n/a	n/a	7	564
2008	328	15	74	181	4	n/a	n/a	0	602
2009	345	26	48	176	6	5	18	0	624
2010	372	21	57	175	7	3	3	0	638
2011	375	17	64	183	5	3	10	0	657
2012	414	23	63	198	3	0	25	0	726
2013	386	18	61	196	2	0	33	0	696
2014	354	15	56	206	1	0	43	0	675
2015	344	18	58	217	2	0	44	0	683
2016	354	11	50	260	0	0	63	0	738
2017	341	12	56	268	0	0	70	0	747
2018	329	17	71	262	1	1	65	0	746
2019	312	14	64	279	2	1	59	0	731
2020	337	13	75	286	1	2	35	0	749
2021	311	13	63	284	1	1	23	0	696
2022	303	17	60	306	2	0	15	1	704
2023	306	20	63	304	2	1	23	0	719
2024	305	20	59	322	1	1	29	0	737

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	564	27.0	20.9	25.1
2008	602	32.4	18.6	23.3
2009	624	28.0	20.7	23.2
2010	638	28.0	22.7	19.4
2011	657	n/a	n/a	25.1
2012	726	28.5	25.4	n/a
2013	696	29.5	23.5	21.8
2014	675	28.5	23.6	16.6
2015	683	33.0	20.6	20.9
2016	738	33.0	22.3	24.5
2017	747	33.0	22.6	25.7
2018	746	31.5	23.6	32
2019	731	31.5	23.2	30.9
2020	749	n/a	n/a	25.6
2021	696	32.6	21.3	27
2022	704	31.6	22.2	29.1
2023	719	34.5	20.8	31.8
2024	737	32.1	22.9	40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio American Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	564	27.0	20.9	25.1
2008	602	32.4	18.6	23.3
2009	624	28.0	20.7	23.2
2010	638	28.0	22.7	19.4
2011	657	n/a	n/a	25.1
2012	726	28.5	25.4	n/a
2013	696	29.5	23.5	21.8
2014	675	28.5	23.6	16.6
2015	683	33.0	20.6	20.9
2016	738	33.0	22.3	24.5
2017	747	33.0	22.6	25.7
2018	746	31.5	23.6	32
2019	731	31.5	23.2	30.9
2020	749	n/a	n/a	25.6
2021	696	32.6	21.3	27
2022	704	31.6	22.2	29.1
2023	719	34.5	20.8	31.8
2024	737	32.1	22.9	40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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