Independence Elementary

Public K-6

 2345 Old Farm Rd.
       Bakersfield, CA  93312-3531


(661) 588-6011

District: Rosedale Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2240th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,028 Help


Students who attend Independence Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Freedom Middle
High:    Liberty High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  722

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Hispanic:
37.1%
Asian:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.8% Help


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Compare Details Independence Elementary ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.74. (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 Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), Hispanic (37.1%), Asian (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Elementary is 22.3. 4 elementary schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence Elementary is $10,028, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Independence Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Elementary 2240th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Independence Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Rosedale Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rosedale Union Elementary 424th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Independence Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.76 1451st 4809 69.8%
2005 70.72 1302nd 4822 73.0%
2006 63.04 1630th 4818 66.2%
2007 67.40 1491st 5113 70.8%
2008 73.86 1243rd 5113 75.7%
2009 61.78 1834th 5193 64.7%
2010 66.76 1636th 5314 69.2%
2011 67.93 1582nd 5377 70.6%
2012 63.72 1849th 5390 65.7%
2013 57.17 2285th 5530 58.7%
2015 65.43 1694th 5611 69.8%
2016 69.77 1535th 5614 72.7%
2017 67.73 1666th 5692 70.7%
2018 68.93 1618th 5662 71.4%
2019 70.63 1577th 5789 72.8%
2022 67.22 1726th 5883 70.7%
2023 55.74 2233rd 5848 61.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.46 334th 2416 86.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.81 1459th 5084 71.3%
2019 61.35 1682nd 5173 67.5%
2022 60.53 1650th 5264 68.7%
2023 39.96 3061st 5355 42.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.52 1568th 5413 71.0%
2019 65.83 1703rd 5492 69.0%
2022 65.25 1721st 5635 69.5%
2023 49.37 2431st 5595 56.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.27 392nd 2128 81.6%
2022 86.18 218th 2227 90.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.21 1598th 5431 70.6%
2019 72.69 1401st 5510 74.6%
2022 67.32 1625th 5663 71.3%
2023 61.58 1867th 5627 66.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.49 1353rd 4830 72.0%
2019 81.02 668th 4963 86.5%
2022 74.31 967th 5084 81.0%
2023 54.98 1936th 5079 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Independence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.32 1320th 2737 51.8%
2019 47.65 1633rd 2834 42.4%
2022 44.47 1623rd 2726 40.5%
2023 35.85 1835th 2659 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Independence Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 366 24 9 46 3 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 391 26 15 49 2 n/a n/a 5 488
2000 404 25 21 79 5 n/a n/a 5 539
2001 443 22 18 68 1 n/a n/a 11 563
2002 426 25 42 74 3 n/a n/a 13 583
2003 426 25 42 74 3 n/a n/a 13 583
2004 475 22 46 94 2 n/a n/a 12 651
2005 458 24 63 129 3 n/a n/a 10 687
2006 469 31 75 195 4 n/a n/a 4 778
2007 218 14 34 106 1 n/a n/a 2 375
2008 221 14 36 107 n/a n/a n/a 0 378
2009 217 24 38 97 1 4 2 0 383
2010 220 21 26 88 3 2 7 0 367
2011 227 18 34 96 2 2 6 0 385
2012 255 24 40 100 2 4 6 0 431
2013 265 31 46 138 8 4 10 0 502
2014 297 36 46 165 9 5 11 0 569
2015 329 26 54 184 8 2 13 0 616
2016 356 32 55 188 10 0 12 0 653
2017 384 31 47 224 8 0 21 0 715
2018 394 34 40 265 11 1 26 0 771
2019 382 36 40 257 9 1 13 0 738
2020 407 34 35 246 8 0 3 0 733
2021 390 29 28 243 7 0 3 0 700
2022 396 19 27 240 6 0 9 0 697
2023 376 16 30 268 5 0 27 0 722

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

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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 Independence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 448 21.0 21.3 17
1999 488 24.0 20.3 26.7
2000 539 27.0 20.0 14.8
2001 563 29.5 19.1 16.1
2002 583 31.0 18.8 17
2003 583 31.0 18.8 17
2004 651 26.0 25.0 19.6
2005 687 33.0 20.8 16.2
2006 778 37.0 21.0 18
2007 375 21.0 17.9 20.6
2008 378 26.0 14.5 12.7
2009 383 19.0 15.3 25.1
2010 367 19.0 19.3 16.6
2011 385 n/a n/a 24.4
2012 431 19.0 22.6 n/a
2013 502 21.0 23.9 22.3
2014 569 24.0 23.7 19.2
2015 616 27.0 22.8 19.5
2016 653 31.0 21.0 23.3
2017 715 31.0 23.0 26.6
2018 771 33.0 23.3 29.6
2019 738 33.0 22.3 30.5
2020 733 n/a n/a 26.1
2021 700 32.0 21.8 27.3
2022 697 30.4 22.8 28
2023 722 32.2 22.3 27.8

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 Independence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 448 21.0 21.3 17
1999 488 24.0 20.3 26.7
2000 539 27.0 20.0 14.8
2001 563 29.5 19.1 16.1
2002 583 31.0 18.8 17
2003 583 31.0 18.8 17
2004 651 26.0 25.0 19.6
2005 687 33.0 20.8 16.2
2006 778 37.0 21.0 18
2007 375 21.0 17.9 20.6
2008 378 26.0 14.5 12.7
2009 383 19.0 15.3 25.1
2010 367 19.0 19.3 16.6
2011 385 n/a n/a 24.4
2012 431 19.0 22.6 n/a
2013 502 21.0 23.9 22.3
2014 569 24.0 23.7 19.2
2015 616 27.0 22.8 19.5
2016 653 31.0 21.0 23.3
2017 715 31.0 23.0 26.6
2018 771 33.0 23.3 29.6
2019 738 33.0 22.3 30.5
2020 733 n/a n/a 26.1
2021 700 32.0 21.8 27.3
2022 697 30.4 22.8 28
2023 722 32.2 22.3 27.8

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

Independence Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201497.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201698.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%
201892.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%95.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%94.0%95.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202098.2%0.0%0.0%98.2%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,028

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1577th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2233rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence Elementary)56.340.8
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rosedale Union Elementary)58.644.5
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence Elementary)59.439.8
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rosedale Union Elementary)60.749
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence Elementary)57.136.8
 20.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rosedale Union Elementary)65.547.9
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence Elementary)56.137.5
 18.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rosedale Union Elementary)62.349
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence Elementary)59.753.6
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rosedale Union Elementary)63.252.2
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Independence Elementary)45.425.5
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rosedale Union Elementary)5032
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Independence Elementary)37.828.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Rosedale Union Elementary)39.636.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence Elementary)60.760.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rosedale Union Elementary)65.354.1
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Independence Elementary)5951.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rosedale Union Elementary)57.341.6
 15.7%
   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 Students738722
 2.2%
African American3616
 55.6%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian4030
 25%
Hispanic257268
 4.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White382376
 1.6%
Two or More Races1327
 107.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.5%27.8%
 2.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 722 students attended Independence Elementary.

Independence Elementary ranks 2240th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Independence Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freedom Middle
High : Liberty High

Students at Independence Elementary are 52% White, 37% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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