Sing Lum Elementary School

4600 Chaney Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 809 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sing Lum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 809 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sing Lum Elementary School's student population of 809 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
809 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education

School Rankings

Sing Lum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sing Lum Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5126 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
34%
38%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(22-23)
28.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sing Lum Elementary School's ranking?
Sing Lum Elementary School is ranked #5126 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sing Lum Elementary School?
809 students attend Sing Lum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sing Lum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sing Lum Elementary School?
Sing Lum Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sing Lum Elementary School offer ?
Sing Lum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sing Lum Elementary School part of?
Sing Lum Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 809 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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