Helen F. Chavez Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Magnet · Grades K-6
1,980th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 65%· Stable
Helen F. Chavez Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Helen F. Chavez Elementary 1,980th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2015 to 65th in 2025.
Helen F. Chavez Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 364 students tested
Helen F. Chavez Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 507 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.8% | 74.4% | ▲ 16.6 pts | |
| White | 28.8% | 17.2% | ▼ 11.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 6.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 1.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
Homes near Helen F. Chavez Elementary
Typical home value $351K in zip 93306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Helen F. Chavez Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Orangewood ElementaryEdison Elementary · 1.9 mi away3,673rd of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 33% - 1Dr. Juliet Thorner ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.2 mi away5,097th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 15% - 2Hort ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.2 mi away4,891st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 6Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.4 mi away2,765th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 34% - 2Voorhies ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.5 mi away4,804th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 18% - 4Crescent ElementaryGreenfield Union · 3 mi away3,929th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 3Henry Eissler ElementaryBakersfield City · 3.3 mi away4,120th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 22% - 2Pioneer Drive ElementaryBakersfield City · 3.4 mi away4,732nd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Helen F. Chavez Elementary in?
Helen F. Chavez Elementary is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Helen F. Chavez Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Helen F. Chavez Elementary 1,980th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Helen F. Chavez Elementary?
Hispanic 74%, White 17%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 1% (507 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Helen F. Chavez Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93306 is $351K 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.