Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Regular School · Bakersfield, CA
Bessie E. Owens Elementary is a regular school school in Bakersfield, California, serving grades KG–06 with 867 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 21.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 728 | 84% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 9% |
| White | 49 | 6% |
| Asian | 5 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 867 | 439M / 427F |
English Language Learners: 261 (30% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | . | 33.9% | — |
| Reading Proficiency | . | 48.7% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 867 | 100% |
Contact & Location
815 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661)631-5420
http://owensprimary.bcsd.comOther Schools in District
- Caroline Harris Elementary Elementary
- Casa Loma Elementary Elementary
- Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Elementary
- College Heights Elementary Elementary
- Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Elementary
- Downtown Elementary Elementary
- Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary Elementary
- Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 93307) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
060363000313
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD