CaliforniaSchoolsDiscovery Elementary

Discovery Elementary

PublicRegular
Bakersfield, California · Fruitvale Elementary
Students722enrolled
Hispanic43%of students
White2%of students
Black9%of students
Asian5%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students722
Grade Span0–6
Student:Teacher20.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch66%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Discovery Elementary's enrollment is predominantly hispanic / latino (42.9%).

722students
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino42.9%
Black / African American9.3%
Asian4.6%
American Indian / AN41.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.