BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Buena Vista Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 946 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Buena Vista Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.
Buena Vista Elementary is a public school located in the southwestern portion of Bakersfield, California, serving students within the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. Situated in a suburban neighborhood, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic foundation for students in grades K–6. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from established curriculum standards and a community-oriented approach aimed at fostering both social and academic development in its young student population.
The school is well-regarded for its integration into the local Bakersfield community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, Buena Vista Elementary places a strong emphasis on maintaining high educational standards, utilizing modern teaching resources, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment for its diverse student body. Its location on Buena Vista Road positions it as a key educational facility for the rapidly growing residential areas of the 93311 zip code, reflecting the district's commitment to supporting the evolving needs of Bakersfield's families.
For more information, contact Buena Vista Elementary at (661) 831-0818 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bakersfield, CA 93311-9792
(661) 831-0818
BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bakersfield, CA with about 946 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Panama-Buena Vista Union
- Total Students:
- 946
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 946 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.8%
- White
- 23.8%
- Asian
- 11.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.