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4000 Loudon Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3573
Summary
Roy W. Loudon Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 30th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 20.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 20.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,638/4,657 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,908/4,657 (16th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 807 |
| Low-Income Students | 710 (88.0%) |
| English Learners | 171 (21.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.0 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 2.2 points over the full period.
•Math -2.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.0% to 46.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,638 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 39.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.8% to 26.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,908 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.8-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 19.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Roy W. Loudon Elementary compare within the district?
Roy W. Loudon Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Roy W. Loudon Elementary rank in California?
Roy W. Loudon Elementary ranks No. 2,638 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,908 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Roy W. Loudon Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 16 in math among 19 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.5% meet the reading standard and 17.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Roy W. Loudon Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Roy W. Loudon Elementary is No. 30 in reading and No. 40 in math proficiency among the 64 K–6 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Roy W. Loudon Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Roy W. Loudon Elementary is No. 32 in reading and No. 49 in math proficiency among the 78 K–6 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Roy W. Loudon ElementaryThis school | 20.5% | 40.3% |
| Amy B. Seibert Elementary | 14.9% | 22.3% |
| Berkshire Elementary | 17.5% | 29.7% |
