D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Harding Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 3201 Pico Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93306
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 27th percentile in California
Growth
D
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
546
Students
enrolled
21.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%27/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 24th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−1 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−9 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%35%reading -11 pts, math -21 pts28th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%27%reading +8 pts, math -1 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3201 Pico Ave.
City Bakersfield
ZIP Code 93306
District 0603630
NCES School ID 060363000302
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93306

Understanding the community around Harding Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,060
Per Capita Income $28,637
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 75.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $265,600
Median Rent $1,190
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harding Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 77.3%
White 12.8%
Black 5.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More Races 1.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 546
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harding Elementary?
Harding Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harding Elementary?
Harding Elementary has 546 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.0:1.
What grades does Harding Elementary serve?
Harding Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harding Elementary receive per student?
Harding Elementary receives $18,394 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harding Elementary in 93306 ▼
Avg Home Value
$351,611
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,736
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
37.3%

Other Schools in 93306

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026