Leo G. Pauly Elementary

pauly.bcsd.com

689 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Leo G. Pauly Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students within the Bakersfield City School District. Situated on Planz Road, the school operates as a foundational part of its local neighborhood, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social-emotional development for elementary-aged children. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student achievement and prepares learners for their transition into middle school.

The school’s official website, managed by the Bakersfield City School District, serves as a primary resource for parents and community members to access information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and school-specific announcements. As part of a larger urban district, Leo G. Pauly Elementary emphasizes standard-aligned curriculum and community engagement, striving to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured educational setting.

689

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leo G. Pauly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	577
Black	49
Asian	9
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
577 (83.9 %)
Black
49 (7.1 %)
White
42 (6.1 %)
Two or More
10 (1.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5430
Website:	http://pauly.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 98