Frank West Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93304 · Bakersfield City
#4204 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#43958 of 50,301 nationally
About Frank West Elementary
Frank West Elementary is a public elementary located in Bakersfield, in the Bakersfield City school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 650 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4204th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (31th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 650.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Frank West Elementary ranks 81st of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
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 Frank West Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Frank West Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Amy B. Seibert Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students · 762 m away
Planz Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
610 students · 898 m away
Evergreen Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
660 students · 1.3 km away
Wayside Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
652 students · 1.5 km away
South High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students · 1.6 km away
Sequoia Jr. High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
746 students · 2.0 km away
Curran Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students · 2.0 km away
Prosperity Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students · 2.1 km away
Leo G. Pauly Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
694 students · 2.2 km away
Stine Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students · 2.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frank West Elementary a good school?
Frank West Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 21.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4204 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 Frank West Elementary rank in California?
Frank West Elementary ranks #4204 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #43958 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Frank West Elementary?
Frank West Elementary had 650 students in 2025.
Is Frank West Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Frank West Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Frank West Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Frank West Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.