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Old River Elementary School

9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Tel: (661) 664-7009
oldriver.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
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Old River Elementary School serves 842 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 57% (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 74% 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: 842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Old River Elementary School's student population of 842 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
842 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Old River Elementary School is 0.69, 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%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
12%
12%
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Hispanic
48%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
26%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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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 Old River Elementary School's ranking?

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

What schools are Old River Elementary School often compared to?

Old River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena Vista 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?

842 students attend Old River Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Old River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% 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 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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