Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Elementary Schools (Public)Grades K–6Active
815 Potomac Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307-1450
(661) 631-5420
Overall Score (2024-25)
↑ 2.8 ptsvs 2023-2454
out of 100
AverageTop 44% statewideData completeness: 100%
Academic Achievement40
CA avg
Academic Growth87
CA avg
Equity56
CA avg
School Climate42
CA avg
Score reflects percentile ranking among same-type schools. How is this calculated?
Test Scores (2024-25)
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards on CAASPP/CAST.
English Language Arts38.8%
CA avg 48.8%
Mathematics30.5%
CA avg 34.6%
Science / CAST (2024-25)25.6%
CA avg 32.7%
By Grade
| Grade | ELA % | Math % | Science % | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 24.8% | 27.8% | — | 125 |
| 04 | 45.7% | 35.9% | — | 127 |
| 05 | 42.4% | 24.6% | 25.6% | 125 |
| 06 | 42.0% | 33.3% | — | 131 |
Enrollment & Demographics (2024-25)
867
Total Students
89.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
36.7%
English Learners
Staff (2024-25)
19.6:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Chronic Absenteeism (2024-25)
↓ 10.8%18.9%
Chronically Absent
935
Students Tracked
Historical Trends
Year-over-year performance data from official CDE records.
Composite Score
ELA Proficiency %
Math Proficiency %
Science / CAST %
Chronic Absenteeism Rate %
Total Enrollment
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Data sourced from the California Department of Education. CDS Code: 15633216009138. Academic Year: 2023-24 – 2024-25.