At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,990
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
4
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$105,468
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$25,521
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 2,072
- Teachers (FTE)
- 223.41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What current records say about Kern County Office of Education
Kern County Office of Education operates 4 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Bakersfield, California. NCES reports 1,990 students and 152.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within California agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 435 of 977 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $105,468 in current expenditure per pupil and $25,521 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 43 of 974 in California. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 29%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 152.9
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $216,631,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Kern County Office of Education
Bakersfield, California
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 35.3746, -119.0168
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.2%
- Hispanic50.1%
- Black6%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined / other | 4 | 356 | 11.6:1 | 1 |
Explore schools in Kern County Office of Education
4 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–4 of 4 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County Community | OtherKG–12 | 325 | 14.2:1 | |
| Kern County Juvenile Court | OtherKG–12 | 191 | 8.9:1 | |
| Kern County Special Education | OtherKG–12 | 387 | 6.8:1 | |
| Valley Oaks CharterCharter | OtherKG–12 | 1,087 | 21:1 |
Cities served by Kern County Office of Education
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about Kern County Office of Education
How many schools are in Kern County Office of Education?
Kern County Office of Education has 4 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 combined or other. 1 are identified as charter schools.
How many students attend Kern County Office of Education?
NCES reports 1,990 students for 2024–25, served by 152.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 435 of 977 California agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,072 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Kern County Office of Education?
The district-wide ratio is 13:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Kern County Office of Education spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $105,468 in current expenditure per pupil, including $25,521 for instruction. That ranks 43 of 974 comparable California agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
How do I find my assigned school in Kern County Office of Education?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (661) 636-4000 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular California districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.
- Bakersfield City45 schools · 28,365 students · 2 mi
- Beardsley Elementary4 schools · 1,989 students · 3 mi
- Standard Elementary4 schools · 3,193 students · 3 mi
- Kern High25 schools · 43,237 students · 4 mi
- Fruitvale Elementary5 schools · 3,069 students · 4 mi
- Greenfield Union13 schools · 8,860 students · 5 mi