Serving 768 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valle Verde 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valle Verde Elementary serves the northern part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valle Verde Elementary School's student population of 768 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
768 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Valle Verde 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 Valle Verde Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#5943 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-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 Valle Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Valle Verde Elementary School is ranked #5943 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Valle Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Valle Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beardsley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Valle Verde Elementary School?
768 students attend Valle Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Valle Verde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valle Verde Elementary School?
Valle Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Valle Verde Elementary School offer ?
Valle Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valle Verde Elementary School part of?
Valle Verde Elementary School is part of Greenfield Union School District.
School Calendar
View the Valle Verde Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Minimum Day for Thanksgiving Break!!
November 20, 2026 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break!!!
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break!!!
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break!!!
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break!!!
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
School Reviews
Review Valle Verde Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
