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Norris Elementary School

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About this school

Norris Elementary School is an urban public school in Bakersfield, California that is part of Norris School District. It serves 823 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.5:1. Its teachers have had 133 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

823 Students

35 Teachers

7110 Old Farm Rd

Bakersfield, CA 93312 View local requests

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Norris Elementary School Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

Norris Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Norris Elementary School

$96,911

raised using DonorsChoose

133

projects funded

teachers funded

186

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

Norris Elementary School has received support from 154 individuals from California and 32 individuals out-of-state.

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Norris Elementary School

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Norris Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

Norris Elementary School

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