American Elementary School

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American Elementary School serves grades K-6 in Bakersfield.

American Elementary School is located in a residential area of Fairway Oaks in Bakersfield.

American Elementary serves K - 6th grade levels in Bakersfield, CA.

American Elementary has a 22:1 student to teacher ratio.

The sign American Elementary keeps parents and students in the know with current events.

American Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

800 Verdugo Ln, Bakersfield, CA

Fairway Oaks Neighborhood

Rosedale Union Elementary School District

701 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Robert Bray

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
50%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

50%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 50.8%	Female 49.2%
Hispanic 46.8%	White 38.2%
Asian 5.7%	Two or more races 2.7%
Black 2.3%	Filipino 1.7%
Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/10/2022

Good school and teachers. Safe and healthy environment for kids.

5.0 parent

4/23/2022

This school is amazing. The staff and teachers are extremely friendly and helpful. They’ve gone above and beyond to help my autistic child succeed. I highly recommend this school!

5.0 parent

4/3/2020

Respectful & caring interaction among faculty & staff, and naturally extended to students & parents/guardians is indicative of the devotion that is palpable at American. The campus security utilized to ensure student welfare is brilliant and a clear indication of the value & appreciation that is pla...

5.0 parent

9/9/2016

Thank you Mrs. Taylor for being a great chess coach for our kids. All the time and effort you invest in them is really appreciated!

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American Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Rosedale Union Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 701 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. American Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $511,765. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty High School, Centennial High School, Vista West High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near American Elementary School.

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