RAMON GARZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ramon Garza Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bakersfield City school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 922 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Ramon Garza Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ramon Garza Elementary School is a public school located in the Oildale area of Bakersfield, California, and is part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a structured learning environment. It offers a standard K–6 curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong focus on student development and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the Bakersfield City School District, Ramon Garza Elementary works to create an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and encourages active parent involvement. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the current academic calendar, the school maintains an official web presence through the district’s portal at [www.bcsd.com/garza](http://www.bcsd.com/garza).

For more information, contact Ramon Garza Elementary at (661) 631-5290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2901 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306-5303
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RAMON GARZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bakersfield, CA with about 922 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bakersfield City
Total Students:
922
Teachers:
41
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 922 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RAMON GARZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.9%
Black or African American
3.9%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.