Richard Bard Elementary

622 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Port Hueneme, CA 93041

www.hueneme.org/o/bard-elementary

539 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richard Bard Elementary School, located in Port Hueneme, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hueneme Elementary School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic offerings, Richard Bard Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community and places a strong value on parent and family engagement. The school staff works to create a safe, nurturing climate where students feel encouraged to explore their interests through various activities and classroom initiatives. By prioritizing both educational excellence and social-emotional growth, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within their community.

539

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Bard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	443
Black	26
Asian	21
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
443 (82.2%)
White
31 (5.8%)
Black
26 (4.8%)
Asian
21 (3.9%)
Two or More
16 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hueneme Elementary
Phone:	(805)488-3583
Website:	http://www.hueneme.org/o/bard-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 121

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 85