Aurora Learning Center (Kern COE) in Bakersfield, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Aurora Learning Center (Kern COE) is a public school in Bakersfield, California that is part of Kern County Office of Education. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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2201 Park Dr

Bakersfield, CA 93306 View local requests

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Aurora Learning Center (Kern COE) Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Carmona

Mr. Gonzalez

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Aurora Learning Center (Kern COE) Demographics

85%

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.

Aurora Learning Center (Kern COE) Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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