- 600 Verdugo
- Bakersfield, CA 93312
- (661) 587-2277
Public | Grades K-6 | Rosedale Union Elementary
About American Elementary School
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American Elementary School is located in Bakersfield, CA and is one of 7 elementary schools in Rosedale Union Elementary. It is a public school that serves 617 students in grades K-6.
American Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See American Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
American Elementary School had an API growth score of 835 in 2009. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. American Elementary School's 2009 base score was 804 and the school did meet its 2009 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, American Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about American Elementary School's students and teachers.
American Elementary School Student Diversity
- Students by Ethnicity (2008)
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White
53 %
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Hispanic
29 %
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Asian
8 %
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Filipino
4 %
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Black
2 %
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Multiple or No Response
2 %
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Pacific Islander
< 1 %
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
< 1 %
- Students by Gender (2008)
- Male 53%
- Female 47%
American Elementary School Reviews
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We love this school.The principal is amazing, not to mention the staff ,especially Veronica who always has a happy welcoming and warm hello.The teachers are awesome and my son is more than thriving.Thank you American Elementary School for making a difference in our community!!!
Mar 10, 2009
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About Bakersfield, CA
- Population Median Age 32 years
- Median Household Income $39,982
- Average Household Size 2.92 persons
- % of Homes with Kids 38%
- % Owning / % Renting 60% / 40%
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Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
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