Leo B. Hart Elementary

9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311

www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

705 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Leo B. Hart Elementary School is a public school located in the Seven Oaks area of Bakersfield, California, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. As part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, the school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its focus on creating a supportive, high-achieving academic environment. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, with a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular and enrichment programs.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a stable and collaborative learning space. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards paired with 21st-century instructional tools, Leo B. Hart aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success. Its location in a suburban residential neighborhood makes it a central hub for local families, prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and a well-rounded educational experience.

705

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leo B. Hart Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	395
Black	63
Asian	74
Two or More	34
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
395 (56.0%)
White
133 (18.9%)
Asian
74 (10.5%)
Black
63 (8.9%)
Two or More
34 (4.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)664-1296
Website:	http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 151

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 97