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Louise Sandrini Elementary School

4100 Alum Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Tel: (661) 397-1515
sandrini.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
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Louise Sandrini Elementary School serves 591 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (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 45% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Louise Sandrini Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Louise Sandrini Elementary School's student population of 591 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
591 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Louise Sandrini Elementary School is 0.47, which is less 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)
37%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louise Sandrini 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
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
71%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Louise Sandrini Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
14%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Louise Sandrini Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
9%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Louise Sandrini 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
2%
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
0.47
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Louise Sandrini 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
82%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Louise Sandrini 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
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louise Sandrini 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 Louise Sandrini Elementary School's ranking?

Louise Sandrini Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Louise Sandrini Elementary School?

591 students attend Louise Sandrini Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Louise Sandrini Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% 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 Louise Sandrini Elementary School?

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

What grades does Louise Sandrini Elementary School offer ?

Louise Sandrini Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Louise Sandrini Elementary School part of?

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

School Calendar

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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