Buena Vista Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Rural, fringe
1,746th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
6547 Buena Vista Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 831-0818Official website ↗NCES ID 060639000561Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 422 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 720 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.3% | 54.2% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| White | 30.8% | 17.9% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Asian | 14.8% | 17.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 3.5% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $475K in zip 93311 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.