William Penn Elementary School
Bakersfield, CA 93304-1125
Phone: (661) 631-5440
Fax: (661) 631-3279
District: Bakersfield City
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 286 students
Bakersfield's William Penn Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Bakersfield City district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
William Penn Elementary School is a public school in the Bakersfield City school district located in Bakersfield, CA. The principal of William Penn Elementary School is Rona Chacon Mellon. As of 2015, the students are 68.5% Hispanic; 18.5% White, non-Hispanic; 8% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.1% Multiracial; 1.7% Filipino; 0.3% Pacific Islander; 0.3% Asian; and 0.3% Native American or Native Alaskan. 95.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 28.7% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.5% | — | — |
| White, non-Hispanic | 18.5% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 8% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | — | — |
| Filipino | 1.7% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | — | — |
| Asian | 0.3% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.3% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 95.5% | — | — |
| English learners | 28.7% | — | — |
There are no bases within 50 miles of William Penn Elementary School.