William Penn Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Grades K-5
5,282nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
William Penn Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks William Penn Elementary 5,282nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
William Penn Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 118 students tested
William Penn Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 255 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.3% | 80.8% | ▲ 16.5 pts | |
| Black | 10.2% | 9.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 21.4% | 8.2% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
Homes near William Penn Elementary
Typical home value $296K in zip 93304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near William Penn Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Franklin ElementaryBakersfield City · 0.5 mi away3,610th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 23% - 2Roosevelt ElementaryBakersfield City · 0.7 mi away4,551st of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 18% - 6Central Academy of Arts and TechnologyKern County Office of Education · 0.7 mi away · charter2,822nd of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 32% - –Rafer JohnsonBakersfield City · 0.8 mi away
- 8Downtown ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.1 mi away1,211th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 52% - 3Caroline Harris ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.1 mi away4,263rd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 22% - 1McKinley ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.2 mi away5,504th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 9% - 2Munsey ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.5 mi away4,858th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is William Penn Elementary in?
William Penn Elementary is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is William Penn Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William Penn Elementary 5,282nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of William Penn Elementary?
Hispanic 81%, Black 10%, White 8% (255 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William Penn Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93304 is $296K 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.