At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
709
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
30%-35.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Independence Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 709 students. It is part of the Rosedale Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictRosedale Union Elementary
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93312
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063348007102
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment709
White52.1%
Hispanic / Latino37.1%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
52.1%
Hispanic
37.1%
Black
2.2%
Asian
4.2%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.