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Bessie E. Owens Elementary

815 Potomac Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93307

About Bessie E. Owens Elementary

Bessie E. Owens Elementary is a public school in Sacramento, California that teaches kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is thought to have about 850–900 students, with a student–teacher ratio of about 21:1, which is very close to the state average for California. The school focuses on building basic math and reading skills, and it also offers enrichment activities and hands-on learning in the classroom. The goal of instruction is to help students develop important skills while also creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment. Bessie E. Owens Elementary has a very diverse student body, with a lot of Hispanic students and smaller groups of Black, White, and other racial and ethnic groups. The school focuses on targeted academic support and inclusive instruction because many of its students come from low-income families. Recent test results show that the school's students are not doing as well as the state average in Math and English Language Arts. About 24% of students are good at math, and about 38% are good at English. Bessie E. Owens Elementary is located in a residential area of Sacramento where housing costs are reasonable. The school is known for its dedication to helping a diverse group of students and encouraging them to keep improving their academic performance.

Bessie E. Owens Elementary Contact Information

Address

815 Potomac Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93307

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Phone

(661) 631-5420

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 22% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
900
Total Students
$107129
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.78%
Asian 0.44%
Hispanic 83.22%
Black 9.67%
Two+ Races 0.78%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.78%
Asian
0.44%
Hispanic
83.22%
Black
9.67%
Two+ Races
0.78%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 900
49.44%
445 Female
50.56%
455 Male

Student Population

900 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A recent community safety alert near Bessie E. Owens Elementary School said that police were active in the area. It reminded families that campus security works with the police and that they should keep an eye on their neighborhoods.

FAQ

Q1. Do any of the programs at Bessie E. Owens Elementary School start before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the district backs programs that offer care before and after school. Families should still check with the school office, though, because availability can change.

Q2. Do the schools help kids who need extra help?

Ans. Bessie E. Owens Elementary School follows state and district rules to provide special education services, such as individualized education plans (IEPs) and other services.

Q3: What does the school do to help kids who are learning English?

Ans. The school helps English learners by giving them extra help in the classroom and teaching them the language in a way that works for them. This way, they can learn the main subjects and get better at English at the same time.

Q4. How can parents and families get involved?

Ans. Parents can help by going to school events, volunteering, going to conferences, and joining advisory groups that help with projects in the classroom and around the school.

Q5: What does Bessie E. Owens Elementary School do to keep its students safe?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules, keeps an eye on students during school hours, and uses positive behavior strategies to make sure the learning environment is safe.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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