Independence Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Rosedale Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
2,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▼ Declining
2345 Old Farm Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6011Official website ↗NCES ID 063348007102Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Independence Elementary 2,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 65th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 378 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 717 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.0% | 48.3% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.9% | 38.9% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| Asian | 8.8% | 4.6% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. 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
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Independence Elementary
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ELA 47% ▼9 · Math 41% ▼1Compare - #2758Columbia ElementaryFruitvale Elementary · 2.2 mi away2,758th of 5,659
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What school district is Independence Elementary in?
Independence Elementary is part of the Rosedale Union Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Independence Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence Elementary 2,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence Elementary?
White 48%, Hispanic 39%, Asian 5%, Two or more races 5% (717 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence 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.