At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
713
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
71%+5.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Buena Vista Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 713 students. It is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictPanama-Buena Vista Union
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93311
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060639000561
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment713
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino54.2%
Black / African American13.6%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native22.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
54.2%
Black
13.6%
Asian
6.5%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.