Rafer Johnson Children's Center Annex in Bakersfield, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Rafer Johnson Children's Center Annex is a public school in Bakersfield, California that is part of Bakersfield City School District. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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1100 9th St

Bakersfield, CA 93304 View local requests

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Rafer Johnson Children's Center Annex Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Rafer Johnson Children's Center Annex Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

82%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Rafer Johnson Children's Center Annex Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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