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 4,153 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 59% 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,153 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norris Elementary School District, which is ranked #453 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#439 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
45%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
41%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,440 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,475
$20,100
Spending / Student
$11,440
$18,511
Best Norris Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B. Bimat Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8600 Northshore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7080
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Veterans Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7050
Gr: K-6 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7020
Gr: K-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-7060
Gr: 7-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Olive Drive Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Gr: K-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,153 students.
What is the rank of Norris Elementary School District?
Norris Elementary School District is ranked #453 out of 1,904 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?
45% of Norris Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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 $11,440 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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