William Penn Elementary School

Educational opportunities abound at William Penn Elementary.

The mural on the wall at William Penn Elementary helps keep the campus colorful.

The playground at William Penn Elementary is located on the south end of the campus.

A view of the layout of William PennElementary as from from the sky.

William Penn Elementary offers a sprawling campus when viewed from above.

William Penn Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2201 San Emidio St, Bakersfield, CA

Oleander-Sunset Neighborhood

Bakersfield City School District

297 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Rona Chacon Mellon

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
9%

Reading Proficiency
26%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

26%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 14	Full Time Teachers 14
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 50.6%	Male 49.4%
Hispanic 77.4%	Black 12.3%
White 9.8%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

4/12/2023

William Penn is a hidden treasure. It’s a small school where everyone seems to know everyone. The atmosphere is caring and bright.

5.0 parent

9/17/2014

I absolutely love this school. It is not the most appealing from the street view. However, once in a classroom it is very comfortable. My child has attended this school for 2 years and I adore each teacher she has had. The staff is very nice and helpful. The only thing I wish would be updated is the...

1.0 parent

6/12/2009

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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William Penn Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Bakersfield City School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 297 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. William Penn Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $285,192. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kern County Special Education School, Bakersfield High School, Vista Continuation High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Penn Elementary School.

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