Blake Elementary School is located in the small ranching community of Woody, California, approximately 35 miles from Bakersfield. This historic school services Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth grade students, in which the students are instructed in a K-8 grade, self-contained, one room schoolhouse. The Blake School District is one of the smallest school districts in the state of California.
Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM. Public is invited to attend and participate in all open sessions.
KERO TV 23 news report about our school!
Adequate Yearly Progress Report
The Blake School District employs one credentialed teacher/principal, Lauren Palmbach, one part-time instructional aide, one part-time secretary, Ms. Ana West and one part-time paraprofessional, Mr. Zach Aker. The Superintendent is Dr. Mary Westendorf. Blake Elementary school receives administration services, special education services, and Speech/language services, which are contracted through Kern County Superintendent of Schools. The Blake School District Board consists of three board members from our Woody community.