Panama Elementary

www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

876 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Panama Elementary School, located at 9400 Stine Rd. in Bakersfield, California, is a key educational institution within the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. Serving a diverse student population in the southwest area of Bakersfield, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing foundational education from transitional kindergarten through the elementary grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic standards with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, Panama Elementary focuses on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of experienced faculty, community involvement, and a structured approach to student growth, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their community.

876

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Panama Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	576
Black	44
Asian	90
Two or More	90
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
576 (66.0%)
Asian
90 (10.3%)
Two or More
90 (10.3%)
White
67 (7.7%)
Black
44 (5.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)831-1741
Website:	http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* 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 182

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 124