PLANZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Planz Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greenfield Union school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 737 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 30 teachers, Planz Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Planz Elementary School, located at 2400 Planz Rd. in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Bakersfield City School District. The school provides foundational education for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth and prepares children for their transition to middle school.

The campus at Planz Elementary is designed to be a safe and engaging space for young learners, incorporating both classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities to support holistic development. Like many schools in the Bakersfield City School District, Planz focuses on meeting state educational standards while often implementing programs aimed at closing achievement gaps and supporting English language learners. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and academic discipline, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline for its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Planz Elementary at (661) 837-6080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.