Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District is a public school district in Kern County, California, United States.
Serving 466 students in grades 3-8, Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Bakersfield, CA, covering approximately 94.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3351 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School is ranked #3351 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosedale Middle School, Richland Junior High School, Sequoia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School?
466 students attend Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School?
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School offer ?
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School part of?
Rio Bravo-greeley Elementary School is part of Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary School District.
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