American Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93312 · Rosedale Union Elementary
#879 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#12044 of 50,301 nationally
About American Elementary
American Elementary is a public elementary located in Bakersfield, in the Rosedale Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 701 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 879th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 701.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; American Elementary ranks 3rd of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for American Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near American Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Liberty High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,369 students · 1.0 km away
Columbia Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students · 1.1 km away
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students · 1.8 km away
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students · 2.1 km away
Independence Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
709 students · 2.6 km away
Rosedale Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
810 students · 2.8 km away
Stockdale Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
587 students · 3.1 km away
Rosedale-North Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students · 3.2 km away
Quailwood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
345 students · 3.2 km away
Endeavour Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
724 students · 3.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Elementary a good school?
American Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 68.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #879 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does American Elementary rank in California?
American Elementary ranks #879 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #12044 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend American Elementary?
American Elementary had 701 students in 2025.
Is American Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
American Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near American Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of American Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.