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Norris Elementary School District

6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312-9005
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8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Norris Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,991 students in Norris Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Norris Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,991 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Norris Elementary School District, which is ranked #453 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#439 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
44%
34%
54%
47%
37%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
42%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
43%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,905 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,022
$19,975
Spending / Student
$11,905
$18,396

Best Norris Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Gr: K-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Gr: K-6 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Gr: 7-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Olive Drive Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Gr: K-6 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,991 students.
What is the rank of Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District is ranked #453 out of 1,907 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norris Elementary School District?
43% of Norris Elementary School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Norris Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,905 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 3,991 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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