Old River Elementary School

9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 839 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Old River Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 48%
  • : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Old River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Old River Elementary School's student population of 839 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
839 students
This chart display total students of Old River Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Old River Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Old River Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Old River Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Old River Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
48%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
57%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Old River Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Old River Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
10%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
21%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Old River Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Old River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Old River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Old River Elementary School often compared to?
Old River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena Vista Elementary School, Del Rio Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Old River Elementary School?
839 students attend Old River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Old River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old River Elementary School?
Old River Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Old River Elementary School offer ?
Old River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Old River Elementary School part of?
Old River Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.

School Reviews

Review Old River Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 48%
  • : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links