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Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School

5501 Thorner St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 813 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Motto
Succeed with Pride and Dignity
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5583 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
38%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School is ranked #5583 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School?
813 students attend Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School part of?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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