Total Students601
Student/Teacher19.67:1
Math Prof.34.18%
Reading Prof.47.15%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyKern
School DistrictFruitvale Elementary School District
Principal / AdminAngela Rucks(661) 588-3540
Founded1995
Free/Reduced Lunch69.72% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White31.1%
Hispanic53.2%
Black3.5%
Asian6.5%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander1%
Two Or More4%
Gender Distribution
49.3%
50.7%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 178
Grade 269
Grade 3104
Grade 473
Grade 592
Grade 672
School Calendar 2026-2027
August 2026
Academic Schedule • 2026-2027
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Columbia Elementary School
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Key Dates & Holidays
Instruction BeginsAug 12
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
Minimum Day for Professional Development #1Sep 16
First Quarter EndsOct 16
Minimum Days for Parent-Teacher ConferencesOct 26
Veterans' Day ObservanceNov 11
Minimum DayNov 20
Thanksgiving RecessNov 23
Minimum Day for Professional Development #2Dec 2
Second Quarter Ends and Minimum DayDec 18
Winter RecessDec 21
School ResumesJan 4
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day ObservanceJan 18
Minimum Day for Professional Development #3Jan 27
Lincoln's Day ObservanceFeb 8
Washington's Day HolidayFeb 15
Third Quarter EndsMar 12
Minimum DayMar 19
Spring RecessMar 22
School ResumesMar 30
Minimum Day for Professional Development #4Apr 21
Last Day of School / Quarter 4 EndsMay 26
Teacher's Last Contract DayMay 27
Memorial Day HolidayMay 31
Key Dates & Holidays
2026-2027A Foundation for Lifelong Learning in Bakersfield
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School day schedules can differ slightly year to year. For the most accurate times, please refer to the academic calendar or contact the school's main office.
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