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Wayne Van Horn Elementary

Bakersfield, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
pbvusd.k12.ca.us5501 Kleinpell Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 324-6538
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

307 students tested

29.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 33.9% did.

  • Exceeded7.5%
  • Met21.5%
  • Nearly met24.8%
  • Not met46.3%

Math

303 students tested

16.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 19.2% did.

  • Exceeded5.0%
  • Met11.6%
  • Nearly met26.1%
  • Not met57.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.2% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year686683
Suspended in or out of school0.9% · 63.2% · 22
Suspensions625
Violence with injury216
Violence without injury35
Weapons02
Drugs11
Defiance only00
Other01

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall598578
Suspended out of school2.3% · 140.9% · 5
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

33.4% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted660637
Chronically absent33.6% · 22233.4% · 213

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

597 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino67.0%
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White10.9%
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Black or African American13.6%
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Asian2.8%
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Two or More Races5.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060639009331

District
Panama-Buena Vista Union
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
597 students
Teachers (FTE)
25.5

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