Christa McAuliffe Elementary

600 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, the school is named in honor of Christa McAuliffe, the teacher-astronaut who perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The school’s mission emphasizes academic excellence and character development, often focusing on providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is frequently recognized for its strong community involvement and high academic performance relative to district and state averages. Its location in southwest Bakersfield makes it a focal point for local families, and the campus is known for maintaining a positive, supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the area, Christa McAuliffe utilizes a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational technology to meet the diverse needs of its student population, fostering an atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement.

600

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	322
Black	52
Asian	28
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
322 (53.8 %)
White
130 (21.7 %)
Two or More
65 (10.9 %)
Black
52 (8.7 %)
Asian
28 (4.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)665-9471
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 84

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 111