Serving 719 students in grades Kindergarten-6, American Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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American Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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American Elementary School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
American Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2048 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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American Elementary School is ranked #2048 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are American Elementary School often compared to?
American Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend American Elementary School?
719 students attend American Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of American Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Elementary School?
American Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does American Elementary School offer ?
American Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is American Elementary School part of?
American Elementary School is part of Rosedale Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is American Elementary School located?
American Elementary School is located in the Fairway Oaks neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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