At a glance
Reported students
1,446
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,446
Grow Public Schools: 1,446 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
22.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Grow Public Schools
Grow Public Schools is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Bakersfield. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Grow Public Schools District. NCES reports 1,446 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (90.9%) and White (6.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Grow Public Schools
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.4%
- Hispanic90.9%
- Black1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Grow Public Schools
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Elementary Elementary · Panama-Buena Vista Union | KG–06 | 713 | 1.1 mi |
| Old River Elementary Elementary · Panama-Buena Vista Union | KG–06 | 795 | 1.2 mi |
| Sing Lum Elementary Elementary · Panama-Buena Vista Union | KG–06 | 809 | 1.6 mi |
| Leo B. Hart Elementary Elementary · Panama-Buena Vista Union | KG–06 | 705 | 1.9 mi |
| Highgate Elementary Elementary · Panama-Buena Vista Union | KG–06 | 732 | 2.1 mi |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary Elementary · Panama-Buena Vista Union | KG–06 | 524 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grow Public Schools
What grades does Grow Public Schools serve?
Grow Public Schools reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Grow Public Schools District.
How many students attend Grow Public Schools?
Grow Public Schools reported 1,446 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grow Public Schools?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 1,446 students and 64.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grow Public Schools a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grow Public Schools is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Grow Public Schools students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grow Public Schools in?
Grow Public Schools is part of Grow Public Schools District, based in Bakersfield, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grow Public Schools?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Buena Vista Elementary (1.1 mi), Old River Elementary (1.2 mi), Sing Lum Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.