Independence Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93312 · Rosedale Union Elementary
#1332 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#17800 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Elementary
Independence 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 709 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1332nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 709.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Independence Elementary ranks 11th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.6
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 Independence Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rosedale Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
810 students · 232 m away
Rosedale-North Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students · 1.4 km away
Liberty High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,369 students · 1.9 km away
Patriot Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
931 students · 2.2 km away
Centennial Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
576 students · 2.3 km away
American Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students · 2.6 km away
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students · 2.7 km away
Freedom Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
712 students · 2.7 km away
Endeavour Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
724 students · 3.2 km away
Almondale Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Elementary a good school?
Independence Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 60.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1332 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 Independence Elementary rank in California?
Independence Elementary ranks #1332 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #17800 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Elementary?
Independence Elementary had 709 students in 2025.
Is Independence Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.