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Leo B. Hart Elementary School

9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Tel: (661) 664-1296
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Leo B. Hart Elementary School serves 709 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leo B. Hart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Leo B. Hart Elementary School's student population of 709 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
709 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Leo B. Hart Elementary School is 0.67, 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)
36%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leo B. Hart 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 Leo B. Hart 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
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Leo B. Hart Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
10%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Leo B. Hart Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
49%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Leo B. Hart Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Leo B. Hart Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
28%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Leo B. Hart 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
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Leo B. Hart 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
53%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leo B. Hart 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
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leo B. Hart 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
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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 is Leo B. Hart Elementary School's ranking?

Leo B. Hart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

36% 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 Leo B. Hart Elementary School?

709 students attend Leo B. Hart Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Leo B. Hart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Leo B. Hart Elementary School?

Leo B. Hart Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Leo B. Hart Elementary School offer ?

Leo B. Hart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Leo B. Hart Elementary School part of?

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

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Last Day of School (Events)
June 01, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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