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Charles H. Castle Elementary

Bakersfield, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
pbvusd.k12.ca.us6001 Edgemont Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 834-5311
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

442 students tested

26.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 24.7% did.

  • Exceeded8.8%
  • Met17.2%
  • Nearly met24.7%
  • Not met49.3%

Math

449 students tested

17.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 14.4% did.

  • Exceeded4.7%
  • Met12.9%
  • Nearly met24.9%
  • Not met57.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year953967
Suspended in or out of school2.4% · 231.4% · 14
Suspensions3920
Violence with injury60
Violence without injury2920
Weapons20
Drugs20
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall786833
Suspended out of school4.2% · 332.8% · 23
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

25.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted923920
Chronically absent27.1% · 25025.2% · 232

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

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

844 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino69.4%
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White9.4%
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Black or African American13.7%
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Asian1.4%
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Two or More Races4.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.8%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060639009332

District
Panama-Buena Vista Union
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
844 students
Teachers (FTE)
31.8

Sources