At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
578
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
87%+22.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Wayne Van Horn Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 578 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
24.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictPanama-Buena Vista Union
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93309
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060639009331
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment578
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino68.1%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian15.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
68.1%
Black
4.2%
Asian
15.1%
Two+
2.8%
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.