At a glance
Reported students
325
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
356
Kern County Community: 325 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 329
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Kern County Community
Kern County Community is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Bakersfield. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Kern County Office of Education. NCES reports 325 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below the California median of 18:1 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 (69.8%) and White (15.4%). English learners represent 20.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kern County Community
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.4%
- Hispanic69.8%
- Black12.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- 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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kern County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kern County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
387 reported students
Kern County Juvenile Court
Other · Grades KG–12
191 reported students
Valley Oaks Charter
Other · Grades KG–12
1,087 reported students
Public schools near Kern County Community
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County Special Education Other · Kern County Office of Education | KG–12 | 387 | under 0.1 mi |
| Kern County Juvenile Court Other · Kern County Office of Education | KG–12 | 191 | under 0.1 mi |
| Downtown Elementary Elementary · Bakersfield City | KG–08 | 317 | 0.2 mi |
| Central Academy of Arts and Technology Other · Charter · Central Academy of Arts and Technology District | KG–12 | 179 | 0.3 mi |
| Rafer Johnson Childrens Center Other · Bakersfield City | Not reported | — | 0.6 mi |
| Valley Oaks Charter Other · Charter · Kern County Office of Education | KG–12 | 1,087 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kern County Community
What grades does Kern County Community serve?
Kern County Community reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Kern County Office of Education.
How many students attend Kern County Community?
Kern County Community reported 325 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 329 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kern County Community?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 325 students and 22.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kern County Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kern County Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kern County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kern County Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.7% 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 Kern County Community in?
Kern County Community is part of Kern County Office of Education, based in Bakersfield, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kern County Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kern County Special Education (under 0.1 mi), Kern County Juvenile Court (under 0.1 mi), Downtown Elementary (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.