Ramon Garza Elementary

garza.bcsd.com

658 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ramon Garza Elementary School is a public school located in the Oildale area of Bakersfield, California, and is part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a structured learning environment. It offers a standard K–6 curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong focus on student development and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the Bakersfield City School District, Ramon Garza Elementary works to create an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and encourages active parent involvement. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the current academic calendar, the school maintains an official web presence through the district’s portal at [www.bcsd.com/garza](http://www.bcsd.com/garza).

658

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ramon Garza Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	615
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

Hispanic
615 (93.5%)
Black
18 (2.7%)
White
17 (2.6%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)631-5290
Website:	http://garza.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	611
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 1 100

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ramon Garza Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ramon Garza Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	47.4%
Male	346	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)