School Overview
Charles H. Castle Elementary is a public school located in Bakersfield, California, serving students within the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. The school is situated in a residential area on Edgemont Drive and is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that caters to the academic and social development of children from kindergarten through the elementary grades. As part of its district, the school emphasizes foundational learning, community involvement, and the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards to prepare students for middle school.

Like many schools in the Panama-Buena Vista district, Castle Elementary typically focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing modern educational resources, and encouraging parent participation. The school community generally prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and develop key social-emotional skills alongside their core academic subjects. For specific information regarding current performance ratings, enrollment figures, or specialized programs, interested parties are encouraged to consult the California Department of Education’s school profile or contact the school office directly.
832
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
27.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles H. Castle Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White68
Hispanic611
Black95
Asian17
Two or More29
American Indian5
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    611 (73.5%)
  • Black
    95 (11.4%)
  • White
    68 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    17 (2.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6%)
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)834-5311
Website: http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 655
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 125
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 166
Grade 1 110
Grade 2 116
Grade 3 113
Grade 4 101
Grade 5 109
Grade 6 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Charles H. Castle Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten166
Grade 1110
Grade 2116
Grade 3113
Grade 4101
Grade 5109
Grade 6117
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Charles H. Castle Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40648.8%
Male42551.1%
Not Specified10.1%
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