Old River Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union · Grades K-6
2,240th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 60%· Stable
Old River Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Old River Elementary 2,240th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2015 to 60th in 2025.
Old River Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 430 students tested
Old River Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 826 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.3% | 55.7% | ▲ 11.4 pts | |
| White | 32.4% | 19.6% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Asian | 13.6% | 10.3% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 7.5% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Black | 6.7% | 5.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Old River Elementary
Typical home value $475K in zip 93311 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Old River Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Sing Lum ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 0.5 mi away3,075th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 7Leo B. Hart ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 0.9 mi away2,018th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 41% - 5Christa McAuliffe ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.1 mi away2,926th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 5Grow Public SchoolsKern County Office of Education · 1.2 mi away · charter2,897th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 34% - 3Laurelglen ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.6 mi away3,963rd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 25% - 2Donald E. SuburuLakeside Union · 1.8 mi away4,760th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 7Buena Vista ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.8 mi away1,746th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 48% - 9Ronald Reagan ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 2.1 mi away940th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Old River Elementary in?
Old River Elementary is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Old River Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Old River Elementary 2,240th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Old River Elementary?
Hispanic 56%, White 20%, Asian 10%, Two or more races 8% (826 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Old River 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.