School Overview
Berkshire Elementary, located in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District in Bakersfield, California, serves a diverse student population in a growing residential area. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment for personal and social development. The school is known for its focus on preparing students for future academic success through structured curricula and dedicated staff who aim to meet the diverse needs of their students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Berkshire Elementary plays an integral role in its local community by encouraging parental involvement and hosting various school-wide events. The campus is designed to be a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and develop important life skills such as teamwork and responsibility. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to cultivate a positive learning culture that helps children build a strong educational foundation before transitioning to middle school.
926
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
27.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkshire Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White66
Hispanic655
Black64
Asian117
Two or More24
  • Hispanic
    655 (70.7 %)
  • Asian
    117 (12.6 %)
  • White
    66 (7.1 %)
  • Black
    64 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.6 %)
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)834-9472
Website: http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 619
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 174
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 150
Grade 1 119
Grade 2 119
Grade 3 122
Grade 4 126
Grade 5 144
Grade 6 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Berkshire Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten150
Grade 1119
Grade 2119
Grade 3122
Grade 4126
Grade 5144
Grade 6146
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Berkshire Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43647.1%
Male49052.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)