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Panama-Buena Vista Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 14,488 students in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
Public Elementary Schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District have a diversity score of 0.61, which is less than the California public elementary school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
18,785 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
784 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
67 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,868 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,223 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
56%
# Black Students
1,528 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,960 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
97 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,028 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,259
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,931
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,030
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,957
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,005
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,113
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,191
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,069
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,230
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,148 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,735 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$303 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$296 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,148
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,735
$18,241
Best Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-8099
Grades: K-6
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Stockdale Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7009
Grades: K-6
| 839 students
Rank: #44.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
Roy W. Loudon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Loudon St.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3210
Grades: K-6
| 685 students
Rank: #66.
Bill L. Williams Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5601 Harris Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-8070
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-8070
Grades: K-6
| 989 students
Rank: #77.
Douglas J. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689
Grades: K-6
| 965 students
Rank: #88.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8900 W.wold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: #99.
Sing Lum Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1611
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Rank: #1010.
Leo B. Hart Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296
Grades: K-6
| 702 students
Rank: #1111.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741
Grades: K-6
| 672 students
Rank: #1212.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472
Grades: K-6
| 920 students
Rank: #1313.
Dolores S. Whitley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2923 Mckee Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 885-6600
Grades: K-6
| 872 students
Rank: #1414.
Laurelglen Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 El Portal Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-4444
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #1515.
Louise Sandrini Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Alum Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-1515
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #1616.
Amy B. Seibert Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Agate St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 832-4141
Grades: K-6
| 610 students
Rank: #1717.
Charles H. Castle Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311
Grades: K-6
| 797 students
Rank: #1818.
Wayne Van Horn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Kleinpell Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-6538
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #1919.
Stine Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Wilson Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-1022
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Rank: n/an/a
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 501-1617
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
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