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Bessie E. Owens Elementary

815 Potomac Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307, United States

+1 (661) 631-5420

http://owensprimary.bcsd.com

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Bessie E. Owens Elementary Overview

About This School

Bessie E. Owens Elementary is a public middle in Bakersfield, California, serving 867 students in grades K-6. The school maintains a staff of 40 teachers with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1, and the average teacher salary is $108,496. Students are composed of 51% male and 49% female. The student body is primarily Hispanic at 84%, while 9% identify as Black, 6% as White, and 1% as Asian.

867

Total Students

K-6

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

40 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-6

County

Kern County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Bessie E. Owens Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.7:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

Students per Counselor

Bessie E. Owens Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$108,496

City Avg: $103,110

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio21:1

Students per Counselor:1

Bessie E. Owens Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.63%

Male

49.25%

Female

Total Enrollment: 867 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White5.65%

Hispanic83.97%

Asian0.58%

Black9.34%

Two or More Races0.35%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bessie E. Owens Elementary

Q: What is Bessie E. Owens Elementary?

A: Bessie E. Owens Elementary is a middle public located in Bakersfield.

Q: How many students attend Bessie E. Owens Elementary?

A: Bessie E. Owens Elementary has approximately 867 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessie E. Owens Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Bessie E. Owens Elementary is 21:1.

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Detailed Information about Bessie E. Owens Elementary

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About Bessie E. Owens Elementary - Bakersfield, CA

Quick Facts about Bessie E. Owens Elementary
School Name	Bessie E. Owens Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-6
Location	815 Potomac Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307, Bakersfield, CA
County	Kern County
Phone	+1 (661) 631-5420
Total Students	867
Student-Teacher Ratio	21:1
Full-Time Teachers	40
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bessie E. Owens Elementary

What is Bessie E. Owens Elementary?

Bessie E. Owens Elementary is a middle public located in Bakersfield.

How many students attend Bessie E. Owens Elementary?

Bessie E. Owens Elementary has approximately 867 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessie E. Owens Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bessie E. Owens Elementary is 21:1.

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