Panama Elementary School
Tel:
(661)831-1741
- Panama Elementary School serves 843 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Panama Elementary School's student population of 843 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 843 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Panama Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Panama Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5954 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 6% |
| White | 16% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Panama-Buena Vista Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Panama Elementary School is Ridgeview High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stonecreek Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Douglas J. Miller Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Ridgeview High School Grades: 9-12 | 2549 students
0.5 miles
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)398-3100 0.5 9-12 2549 - Bakersfield Stonecreek Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 863 students
1.0 miles
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)834-4521 1.0 7-8 863 - Bakersfield Douglas J. Miller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1061 students
1.4 miles
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)836-6689 1.4 K-6 1061 - Bakersfield Berkshire Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1000 students
1.5 miles
3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)834-9472 1.5 K-6 1000 - Bakersfield Granite Pointe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 941 students
1.8 miles
2900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)837-6040 1.8 K-5 941
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