Rio Bravo Elementary

www.rbgusd.k12.ca.us

596 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Rio Bravo Elementary is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students as part of the Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution is able to provide a more personalized approach to education, helping students build strong foundational skills while participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its dedication to high academic standards and a well-rounded curriculum. Through the collaboration of experienced faculty, staff, and involved parents, Rio Bravo Elementary aims to prepare its students not only for success in their middle and high school years but also to become responsible, active members of their community. For those seeking specific information regarding current programs, district policies, or school events, the district’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing engagement.

596

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Bravo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	282
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
286 (48.0 %)
Hispanic
282 (47.3 %)
Asian
16 (2.7 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)588-6313
Website:	http://www.rbgusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 134

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 126