Old River Elementary

9815 Campus Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311

www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

795 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Old River Elementary, located at 9815 Campus Park Dr. in Bakersfield, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. Situated in a growing residential area of southwest Bakersfield, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment for its students, families, and staff.

The school typically emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects like English language arts and mathematics, while also integrating opportunities for student growth in the arts and physical education. By maintaining a focus on character development and student engagement, Old River Elementary aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, often benefiting from active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on student success.

795

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	446
Black	53
Asian	86
Two or More	53
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
446 (56.1%)
White
153 (19.2%)
Asian
86 (10.8%)
Black
53 (6.7%)
Two or More
53 (6.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
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)664-7009
Website:	http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 135

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 122