Leo G. Pauly Elementary

pauly.bcsd.com

694 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Leo G. Pauly Elementary School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students within the Bakersfield City School District. Situated on Planz Road, the school operates as a foundational part of its local neighborhood, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social-emotional development for elementary-aged children. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student achievement and prepares learners for their transition into middle school.

The school’s official website, managed by the Bakersfield City School District, serves as a primary resource for parents and community members to access information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and school-specific announcements. As part of a larger urban district, Leo G. Pauly Elementary emphasizes standard-aligned curriculum and community engagement, striving to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured educational setting.

694

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leo G. Pauly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	578
Black	57
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
578 (83.3%)
Black
57 (8.2%)
White
36 (5.2%)
Two or More
11 (1.6%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5430
Website:	http://pauly.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 120

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 113