Columbia Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Fruitvale Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, large
2,758th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
703 Mondavi Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3540Official website ↗NCES ID 061470004514Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Columbia Elementary 2,758th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 316 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 594 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1995, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.3% | 49.5% | ▲ 13.2 pts | |
| White | 52.5% | 33.7% | ▼ 18.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.0% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1995. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $459K in zip 93312 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Columbia Elementary in?
Columbia Elementary is part of the Fruitvale Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Columbia Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbia Elementary 2,758th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbia Elementary?
Hispanic 50%, White 34%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 5% (594 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbia Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93312 is $459K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.