Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, large
2,926th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
8900 Westwold Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471NCES ID 060639010221Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Christa McAuliffe Elementary 2,926th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 48th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 244 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 522 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1991, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.8% | 55.2% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| White | 37.1% | 23.9% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 8.8% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Black | 12.5% | 7.1% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1991. 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
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Christa McAuliffe Elementary
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What school district is Christa McAuliffe Elementary in?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Christa McAuliffe Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Christa McAuliffe Elementary 2,926th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Christa McAuliffe Elementary?
Hispanic 55%, White 24%, Two or more races 9%, Black 7% (522 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Christa McAuliffe 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.