Voorhies Elementary

Public K-6

 6001 Pioneer Dr.
       Bakersfield, CA  93306-6032


(661) 631-5800

District: Bakersfield City

SchoolDigger Rank:
4640th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,322 Help


Students who attend Voorhies Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walter Stiern Middle
High:    Foothill High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  1,032

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
White:
3.8%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Compare Details Voorhies Elementary ranks worse than 79.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Bakersfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Voorhies Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bakersfield City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.9%), White (3.8%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Voorhies Elementary is 21.2, which is the 16th best among 32 elementary schools in the Bakersfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Voorhies Elementary is $8,322. 21 elementary schools in the Bakersfield City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Voorhies Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Voorhies Elementary 4640th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Voorhies Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bakersfield City:

SchoolDigger ranks Bakersfield City 1336th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Voorhies Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.50 4516th 4809 6.1%
2005 11.03 4597th 4822 4.7%
2006 13.98 4411th 4818 8.4%
2007 21.39 4180th 5113 18.2%
2008 25.85 3907th 5113 23.6%
2009 33.04 3503rd 5193 32.5%
2010 30.52 3807th 5314 28.4%
2011 31.27 3897th 5377 27.5%
2012 42.95 3080th 5390 42.9%
2013 39.27 3364th 5530 39.2%
2015 26.13 4022nd 5611 28.3%
2016 22.95 4349th 5614 22.5%
2017 31.48 3717th 5692 34.7%
2018 25.34 4209th 5662 25.7%
2019 30.78 3876th 5789 33.0%
2022 25.33 4305th 5883 26.8%
2023 22.12 4626th 5848 20.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.73 2018th 3246 37.8%
2019 55.86 970th 3275 70.4%
2022 63.64 650th 3311 80.4%
2023 57.17 892nd 3240 72.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.14 693rd 2416 71.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 3494th 5084 31.3%
2019 41.41 3009th 5173 41.8%
2022 32.18 3655th 5264 30.6%
2023 27.30 4121st 5355 23.0%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.70 64th 336 81.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.47 4277th 5413 21.0%
2019 24.99 4227th 5492 23.0%
2022 28.30 3897th 5635 30.8%
2023 28.12 3939th 5595 29.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.20 1377th 2128 35.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.92 3868th 5431 28.8%
2019 37.79 3209th 5510 41.8%
2022 23.47 4375th 5663 22.7%
2023 17.30 4950th 5627 12.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Voorhies Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.38 3055th 4830 36.7%
2019 44.86 2624th 4963 47.1%
2022 36.80 3164th 5084 37.8%
2023 31.47 3579th 5079 29.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Voorhies Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 51 0 375 16 n/a n/a 0 660
1989 217 37 1 418 10 n/a n/a 0 683
1990 219 49 0 488 10 n/a n/a 0 766
1991 226 51 0 619 15 n/a n/a 0 911
1992 231 50 1 479 7 n/a n/a 0 768
1993 220 41 2 526 9 n/a n/a 0 798
1994 178 39 2 491 6 n/a n/a 0 716
1995 157 47 6 411 6 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 157 47 6 411 6 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 140 63 5 515 17 n/a n/a 0 740
1998 128 50 5 447 5 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 115 42 6 446 8 n/a n/a 0 617
2000 102 26 6 460 10 n/a n/a 0 604
2001 103 32 4 514 7 n/a n/a 0 660
2002 100 40 3 603 7 n/a n/a 0 753
2003 100 40 3 603 7 n/a n/a 0 753
2004 89 35 9 578 7 n/a n/a 0 718
2005 85 33 6 591 9 n/a n/a 2 726
2006 87 32 8 592 10 n/a n/a 2 731
2007 75 24 6 635 8 n/a n/a 2 750
2008 83 30 5 662 6 n/a n/a 0 786
2009 69 25 4 650 6 2 9 0 765
2010 79 41 5 747 3 1 13 0 889
2011 73 24 5 796 3 1 8 0 910
2012 71 17 5 839 4 1 7 0 944
2013 59 22 4 805 7 0 5 0 902
2014 64 18 3 882 4 0 5 0 976
2015 61 26 4 862 6 2 6 0 967
2016 51 24 3 895 5 2 3 0 983
2017 52 29 2 900 3 0 6 0 992
2018 55 27 3 861 1 0 6 0 953
2019 57 40 2 872 3 1 4 0 979
2020 37 30 1 928 7 0 3 0 1006
2021 42 30 2 949 1 1 3 0 1028
2022 59 30 3 871 2 0 4 0 969
2023 39 35 2 948 4 0 4 0 1032

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Voorhies Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 660 28.0 23.5 n/a
1989 683 28.0 24.3 n/a
1990 766 32.0 23.9 n/a
1991 911 35.8 25.4 n/a
1992 768 36.4 21.0 84.9
1993 798 35.0 22.8 88
1994 716 32.0 22.4 89.2
1995 627 28.0 22.4 88.5
1996 627 28.0 22.4 88.5
1997 740 37.0 20.0 94.9
1998 635 37.0 17.2 94.2
1999 617 35.0 17.6 93.2
2000 604 33.0 18.3 93.4
2001 660 36.4 18.1 91.5
2002 753 37.3 20.2 92.8
2003 753 37.3 20.2 92.8
2004 718 37.5 19.1 48.1
2005 726 36.8 19.7 92.3
2006 731 37.0 19.8 91.6
2007 750 37.0 20.3 85.8
2008 786 40.4 19.5 85.1
2009 765 38.0 19.1 85.2
2010 889 40.0 22.2 90.2
2011 910 n/a n/a 90.1
2012 944 42.7 22.0 n/a
2013 902 41.3 21.8 90.8
2014 976 41.0 23.8 84.3
2015 967 42.0 23.0 89.9
2016 983 44.0 22.3 86.8
2017 992 44.5 22.2 90.5
2018 953 44.5 21.4 91
2019 979 46.0 21.2 86.2
2020 1006 n/a n/a 91.8
2021 1028 48.2 21.3 93.1
2022 969 48.5 19.9 83.8
2023 1032 48.5 21.2 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Voorhies Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 660 28.0 23.5 n/a
1989 683 28.0 24.3 n/a
1990 766 32.0 23.9 n/a
1991 911 35.8 25.4 n/a
1992 768 36.4 21.0 84.9
1993 798 35.0 22.8 88
1994 716 32.0 22.4 89.2
1995 627 28.0 22.4 88.5
1996 627 28.0 22.4 88.5
1997 740 37.0 20.0 94.9
1998 635 37.0 17.2 94.2
1999 617 35.0 17.6 93.2
2000 604 33.0 18.3 93.4
2001 660 36.4 18.1 91.5
2002 753 37.3 20.2 92.8
2003 753 37.3 20.2 92.8
2004 718 37.5 19.1 48.1
2005 726 36.8 19.7 92.3
2006 731 37.0 19.8 91.6
2007 750 37.0 20.3 85.8
2008 786 40.4 19.5 85.1
2009 765 38.0 19.1 85.2
2010 889 40.0 22.2 90.2
2011 910 n/a n/a 90.1
2012 944 42.7 22.0 n/a
2013 902 41.3 21.8 90.8
2014 976 41.0 23.8 84.3
2015 967 42.0 23.0 89.9
2016 983 44.0 22.3 86.8
2017 992 44.5 22.2 90.5
2018 953 44.5 21.4 91
2019 979 46.0 21.2 86.2
2020 1006 n/a n/a 91.8
2021 1028 48.2 21.3 93.1
2022 969 48.5 19.9 83.8
2023 1032 48.5 21.2 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Voorhies Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201394.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201483.0%0.0%0.0%17.0%92.0%93.0%91.0%83.0%83.0%
201593.0%0.0%2.0%5.0%96.0%97.0%98.0%95.0%96.0%
201691.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%94.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201990.0%0.0%10.0%94.0%96.0%97.0%93.0%94.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Voorhies Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,322

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Voorhies Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3876th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4626th of 5848 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Voorhies Elementary)39.722.9
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)36.625.1
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Voorhies Elementary)46.920
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)33.923.4
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Voorhies Elementary)40.131.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)36.827.3
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Voorhies Elementary)26.425.3
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)2518.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Voorhies Elementary)37.233.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)37.127.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Voorhies Elementary)19.512.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)1712.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Voorhies Elementary)17.421.5
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Bakersfield City)15.815.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Voorhies Elementary)42.224.1
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)32.626.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Voorhies Elementary)25.811
 14.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)20.613.8
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9791032
 5.4%
African American4035
 12.5%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian22
Hispanic872948
 8.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5739
 31.6%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%87.3%
 1.1%


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Students at Voorhies Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American.

Students who attend Voorhies Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walter Stiern Middle
High : Foothill High

Voorhies Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.9% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,032 students attended Voorhies Elementary.


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