Wayne Van Horn Elementary School
Tel:
(661)324-6538
- Wayne Van Horn Elementary School serves 556 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 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
- Wayne Van Horn Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 556 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wayne Van Horn Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wayne Van Horn Elementary School is 0.52, 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 | #7740 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 6% |
| White | 16% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 Wayne Van Horn Elementary School is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Curran Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Caroline Harris Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 423 students
0.9 miles
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)827-3158 0.9 9-12 423 - Bakersfield West High School Grades: 9-12 | 2058 students
0.9 miles
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)832-2822 0.9 9-12 2058 - Bakersfield Caroline Harris Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 477 students
1.0 miles
4110 Garnsey Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)631-5310 1.0 K-5 477 - Bakersfield Curran Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 923 students
1.2 miles
1116 Lymric Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)631-5240 1.2 6-8 923 - Bakersfield Munsey Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 635 students
1.2 miles
3801 Brave Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)631-5390 1.2 K-5 635
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