Buena Vista Elementary

6547 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311

www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

713 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary is a public school located in the southwestern portion of Bakersfield, California, serving students within the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. Situated in a suburban neighborhood, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic foundation for students in grades K–6. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from established curriculum standards and a community-oriented approach aimed at fostering both social and academic development in its young student population.

The school is well-regarded for its integration into the local Bakersfield community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, Buena Vista Elementary places a strong emphasis on maintaining high educational standards, utilizing modern teaching resources, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment for its diverse student body. Its location on Buena Vista Road positions it as a key educational facility for the rapidly growing residential areas of the 93311 zip code, reflecting the district's commitment to supporting the evolving needs of Bakersfield's families.

713

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	369
Black	64
Asian	124
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
369 (51.8%)
White
130 (18.2%)
Asian
124 (17.4%)
Black
64 (9.0%)
Two or More
25 (3.5%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Panama-Buena Vista Union
Phone:	(661)831-0818
Website:	http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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 140

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 106