Buena Vista Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union · Grades K-6
1,746th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
Buena Vista Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista Elementary 1,746th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2015 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
Buena Vista Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 422 students tested
Buena Vista Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 720 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.5% | 54.2% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| White | 30.7% | 17.9% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Asian | 14.0% | 17.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.9% | 6.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Buena Vista Elementary
Typical home value $475K in zip 93311 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Buena Vista Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Grow Public SchoolsKern County Office of Education · 1.1 mi away · charter2,897th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 34% - 7Old River ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.8 mi away2,240th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 42% - 5Sing Lum ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.8 mi away3,075th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 2Donald E. SuburuLakeside Union · 2.6 mi away4,760th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 7Leo B. Hart ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 2.7 mi away2,018th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 41% - 5Christa McAuliffe ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 2.9 mi away2,926th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 10Highgate ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 3.2 mi away518th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 68% - 3Laurelglen ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 3.3 mi away3,963rd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Buena Vista Elementary in?
Buena Vista Elementary is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Buena Vista Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista Elementary 1,746th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Buena Vista Elementary?
Hispanic 54%, White 18%, Asian 17%, Black 7% (720 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buena Vista Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93311 is $475K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.