Laurelglen Elementary

2601 El Portal Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309

www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

565 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Laurelglen Elementary School, located in the Laurelglen neighborhood of Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. The school is known for being a focal point of its surrounding suburban community, offering a comprehensive educational program that spans from transitional kindergarten through the sixth grade. It maintains a commitment to academic achievement and character development, often utilizing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academics, Laurelglen Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by integrating opportunities for social growth and extracurricular involvement. The school community is typically supported by an active parent-teacher organization, which helps facilitate various school events, fundraisers, and enrichment activities. With its accessible location on El Portal Drive, the school serves as a stable, community-oriented institution that prioritizes a safe learning environment and consistent communication between staff, parents, and students.

565

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurelglen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	307
Black	36
Asian	13
Two or More	103
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
307 (54.3 %)
Two or More
103 (18.2 %)
White
102 (18.1 %)
Black
36 (6.4 %)
Asian
13 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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)831-4444
Website:	http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 95

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 73