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W. A. Kendrick Elementary School

2200 Faith Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 725 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. A. Kendrick Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W. A. Kendrick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

W. A. Kendrick Elementary School's student population of 725 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
Working hard every day: achieving more in every way!

School Rankings

W. A. Kendrick Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. A. Kendrick Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1741 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
58%
34%
59%
47%
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W. A. Kendrick Elementary School's ranking?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary School is ranked #1741 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are W. A. Kendrick Elementary School often compared to?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Planz Elementary School, Frank West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend W. A. Kendrick Elementary School?
725 students attend W. A. Kendrick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of W. A. Kendrick Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. A. Kendrick Elementary School?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does W. A. Kendrick Elementary School offer ?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W. A. Kendrick Elementary School part of?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary School is part of Greenfield Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 725 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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