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Buena Vista Elementary

Bakersfield, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
pbvusd.k12.ca.us6547 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311(661) 831-0818
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

422 students tested

56.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 58.8% did.

  • Exceeded25.6%
  • Met31.3%
  • Nearly met23.2%
  • Not met19.9%

Math

422 students tested

47.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 45.0% did.

  • Exceeded20.6%
  • Met27.3%
  • Nearly met30.3%
  • Not met21.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year775760
Suspended in or out of school1.5% · 120.0% · 0
Suspensions130
Violence with injury30
Violence without injury50
Weapons20
Drugs20
Defiance only00
Other10

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall695707
Suspended out of school0.9% · 61.7% · 12
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

12.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted754739
Chronically absent18.7% · 14112.3% · 91

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

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

720 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino54.2%
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White17.9%
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Black or African American6.9%
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Asian17.4%
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Two or More Races3.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060639000561

District
Panama-Buena Vista Union
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
720 students
Teachers (FTE)
28.5

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