At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
732
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
45%-20.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Highgate Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 732 students. It is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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
25.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictPanama-Buena Vista Union
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93311
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060639014551
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment732
White20.4%
Hispanic / Latino38.8%
Black / African American6.1%
Asian21.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races12.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
20.4%
Hispanic
38.8%
Black
6.1%
Asian
21.7%
Two+
12.3%
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.