Discovery Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93308 · Fruitvale Elementary
#1800 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#24042 of 50,301 nationally
About Discovery Elementary
Discovery Elementary is a public elementary located in Bakersfield, in the Fruitvale Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 706 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1800th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 706.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Discovery Elementary ranks 26th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.8
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 Discovery Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Discovery Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Centennial High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,212 students · 1.0 km away
William B. Bimat Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students · 1.6 km away
Olive Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
797 students · 1.7 km away
Endeavour Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
724 students · 2.0 km away
San Lauren Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students · 2.4 km away
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students · 3.1 km away
Almondale Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students · 3.1 km away
Norris Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
992 students · 3.4 km away
Freedom Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
712 students · 4.0 km away
Rosedale-North Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
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706 students
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706 students
Powell Academy for Success
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
706 students
Bryson Avenue Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
706 students
Walnut Elementary
Walnut · Public elementary · Grades K–5
706 students
Quarry Trail Elementary
Rocklin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
705 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Elementary a good school?
Discovery Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 51.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1800 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 Discovery Elementary rank in California?
Discovery Elementary ranks #1800 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #24042 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary?
Discovery Elementary had 706 students in 2025.
Is Discovery Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Discovery Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Discovery Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Discovery Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.