Public School Review - Home

Buena Vista Elementary School

6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
View full size Get directions
Tel: (661) 831-0818
www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
SAVE SCHOOL
Buena Vista Elementary School serves 916 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary School's student population of 916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
916 students
This chart display total students of Buena Vista Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Buena Vista Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Buena Vista Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Buena Vista Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School is 0.65, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
48%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buena Vista 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
56%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buena Vista 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
26:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Buena Vista Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Buena Vista Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
13%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
22%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buena Vista Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?

916 students attend Buena Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Buena Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista Elementary School?

Buena Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Buena Vista Elementary School offer ?

Buena Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Buena Vista Elementary School part of?

Buena Vista Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.

School Reviews

Review Buena Vista 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

Testing Students for Alcohol Use: Violation of Constitutional Rights?
Testing Students for Alcohol Use: Violation of Constitutional Rights?
A private school in Illinois will begin randomly testing students for alcohol use this year, raising the issue of the constitutionality of drug and alcohol testing in schools once again.
Drug Use Among Teens in Public School: Trends, Signs, and Warnings
Learn about how you can spot the troubling signs of drug use among teenagers on public school campuses.
Should 9th Grade be Separate from High School?
Should 9th Grade be Separate from High School?
Learn about the pros and cons of separating 9th grade from high school.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Most Popular Articles

Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
 How Does Bullying Affect a Student’s Academic Performance?
How Does Bullying Affect a Student’s Academic Performance?

More Articles

Public School Policies
Teaching
Opinion
Parenting and Learning Issues
About Public Schools

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (CA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: