Greenfield Union School District | |
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Location | |
Bakersfield, California South Bakersfield United States | |
District information | |
Type | Public school district |
Motto | Dedicated to Children |
Grades | K - 8 |
Superintendent | Ramon Hendrix |
Schools | 12 |
Budget | $100 M |
Students and staff | |
Students | 9,400 (2003-Current) |
Teachers | 421.0 (on FTE basis) |
Staff | 391.5 (on FTE basis) |
Student–teacher ratio | 20.0 |
Other information | |
Schedule | Nine-month |
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Greenfield Union School District is a Kindergarten - 8th grade public school district in Bakersfield, California. [1] The district has 12 schools, and serves South Bakersfield. [2]
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