RIO BRAVO-GREELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary school district, located in Bakersfield, CA with about 476 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary, located at 6601 Enos Lane in Bakersfield, California, serves as the primary educational hub for the Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District. Situated in a semi-rural setting on the outskirts of Bakersfield, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It focuses on providing a balanced academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare its transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its relatively intimate campus atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and personalized attention from staff. Beyond core academics, Rio Bravo-Greeley prides itself on its extracurricular offerings and strong parental involvement, which are central to its identity. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment and maintaining high academic standards, the school strives to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its students, staff, and the surrounding rural community.

For more information, contact Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary at (661) 589-2505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.