School Overview
Charles H. Castle Elementary is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students within the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. The school is situated in a residential area on Edgemont Drive and is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that caters to the academic and social development of children from kindergarten through the elementary grades. As part of its district, the school emphasizes foundational learning, community involvement, and the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards to prepare students for middle school.

Like many schools in the Panama-Buena Vista district, Castle Elementary typically focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing modern educational resources, and encouraging parent participation. The school community generally prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and develop key social-emotional skills alongside their core academic subjects. For specific information regarding current performance ratings, enrollment figures, or specialized programs, interested parties are encouraged to consult the California Department of Education’s school profile or contact the school office directly.
839
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
26.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles H. Castle Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White74
Hispanic582
Black124
Asian9
Two or More38
American Indian5
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    582 (69.4 %)
  • Black
    124 (14.8 %)
  • White
    74 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union
Phone: (661)834-5311
Website: http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 655
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 125
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 152
Grade 1 114
Grade 2 102
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 118
Grade 5 129
Grade 6 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Charles H. Castle Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten152
Grade 1114
Grade 2102
Grade 3106
Grade 4118
Grade 5129
Grade 6118
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Charles H. Castle Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40848.6%
Male43151.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)