Discovery Elementary School

The sign at Discovery Elementary welcomes students and staff as they enter the school grounds.

Discovery Elementary serves K - 6th grade levels in Bakersfield, Ca.

The marquee at Discovery Elementary School informs parents of upcoming events.

Discvoery Elementary Serves K - 6th grade levels in Bakersfield, Ca.

Discovery Elementary is located on the Northwest side of Bakersfield, Ca.

Discovery Elementary has a 21:1 student - teacher ratio.

Discovery Elementary is the home of the Explorers.

Discovery Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

7500 Vaquero Ave, Bakersfield, CA

Fruitvale Neighborhood

Fruitvale Elementary School District

722 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Danyel Kelly

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
53%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

53%

Math Proficiency

40%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,484:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Hispanic

50.6%

White

37.3%

Asian

3.8%

Two or more races

3.1%

Filipino

2.4%

Black

2.1%

Native American

<1%

Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

6/25/2023

Special education: the school was NOT good for my son. Our experience was disheartening. Skills sets for special education coordinator- includes teachers and everyone need to be get better with Empathy. My review my not change anything but it could be a heads up for parents heart break.Kim Hoffman-...

5.0 other

6/1/2023

Being in our 9th year with our kids at Discovery, my husband and I can wholeheartedly recommend it. The staff & teachers go above & beyond (current and past). The parents I’ve met are friendly and eager to be involved. The feel on the campus is positive, with good support for kids who need it. The c...

1.0 parent

10/6/2021

I’m so disappointed that this is the “best” elementary school in the area. I’ve tried to get my kids out of this school but it’s near impossible to have an inter-district transfer granted. Having come from an exceptional school with high standards, amazing teachers, great curriculums, and an overall...

4.0 parent

5/31/2014

We moved to Bakersfield 2 years ago. We found a safe community in the North West. Our kids pertain to Discovery Elementary. Enrolling them was difficult. The first year was very difficult for my kids too. They previously attended schools that were failing. At the end of the year two of my kids were...

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California Kern County Bakersfield 93308 Fruitvale

Discovery Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Fruitvale Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 722 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Discovery Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $475,529. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heartland Charter, William B. Bimat Elementary School, Veterans Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Discovery Elementary School.

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