WAYNE VAN HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wayne Van Horn Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 584 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Wayne Van Horn Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Wayne Van Horn Elementary is a public school located in the Laurel Glen neighborhood of Bakersfield, California, serving students in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment for its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational learning, supplemented by various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students both socially and intellectually.

The campus itself is situated in a residential area, providing a stable setting for elementary-aged children to develop their academic skills. As part of the Panama-Buena Vista district, the school benefits from the district's focus on technological integration and specialized programs, including support services for English language learners and students requiring academic intervention. Overall, Wayne Van Horn is recognized as a vital educational hub in the local community, dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school through consistent educational standards and community involvement.

For more information, contact Wayne Van Horn Elementary at (661) 324-6538 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.