Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades K-6 · City, large
5,097th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 10%▼ Declining
5501 Thorner St., Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490Official website ↗NCES ID 060363009714Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary 5,097th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2015 to 10th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 484 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 813 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.2% | 74.8% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| White | 21.3% | 12.1% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Black | 8.6% | 8.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 3.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. 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 $351K in zip 93306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
- #2765Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher ElementaryBakersfield City · 0.9 mi away2,765th of 5,659
ELA 47% ▲22 · Math 34% ▲19Compare - #4120Henry Eissler ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.2 mi away4,120th of 5,659
ELA 36% ▲11 · Math 22% ▲7Compare - #4891Hort ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.8 mi away4,891st of 5,659
ELA 26% ▲1 · Math 18% ▲3Compare - #4323Colonel Howard Nichols ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.1 mi away4,323rd of 5,659
ELA 33% ▲8 · Math 21% ▲6Compare - #1980Helen F. Chavez ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.2 mi away1,980th of 5,659
ELA 55% ▲30 · Math 43% ▲28Compare - #4265Harding ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.2 mi away4,265th of 5,659
ELA 34% ▲9 · Math 21% ▲6Compare - #4804Voorhies ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.4 mi away4,804th of 5,659
ELA 28% ▲3 · Math 18% ▲3Compare - #4732Pioneer Drive ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.6 mi away4,732nd of 5,659
ELA 29% ▲4 · Math 18% ▲3Compare
What school district is Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary in?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary 5,097th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary?
Hispanic 75%, White 12%, Black 8%, Two or more races 3% (813 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93306 is $351K 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.