William Penn Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93304 · Bakersfield City
#3078 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#36705 of 50,301 nationally
About William Penn Elementary
William Penn 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 235 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3078th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 235.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; William Penn Elementary ranks 51st of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
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 William Penn Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William Penn Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bakersfield High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,069 students · 666 m away
Franklin Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
475 students · 929 m away
Roosevelt Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students · 1.0 km away
Central Academy of Arts and Technology
Bakersfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
179 students · 1.2 km away
Rafer Johnson Childrens Center
Bakersfield · Public other
· 1.4 km away
Emerson Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students · 1.7 km away
Caroline Harris Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
587 students · 1.7 km away
Downtown Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
317 students · 1.8 km away
McKinley Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students · 1.9 km away
Evergreen Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
660 students · 2.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is William Penn Elementary a good school?
William Penn Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 32.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3078 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 William Penn Elementary rank in California?
William Penn Elementary ranks #3078 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #36705 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William Penn Elementary?
William Penn Elementary had 235 students in 2025.
Is William Penn Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
William Penn Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William Penn Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William Penn Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.