Panama Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union · Grades K-6
2,445th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▲ Improving
Panama Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Panama Elementary 2,445th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2015 to 57th in 2025 — improving.
Panama Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 454 students tested
Panama Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 868 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.1% | 64.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 10.9% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Asian | 11.7% | 9.9% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 16.4% | 8.4% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.4% | 5.2% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Panama Elementary
Typical home value $416K in zip 93313 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Panama Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Mountain View TK-8Panama-Buena Vista Union · 0.4 mi away
- 6Dolores S. Whitley TK-8Panama-Buena Vista Union · 1.3 mi away2,743rd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 33% - 6Douglas J. Miller ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.4 mi away2,403rd of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 3Berkshire ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.5 mi away4,503rd of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 19% - 6Granite Pointe ElementaryGreenfield Union · 1.8 mi away2,644th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 38% - 4Roy W. Loudon ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 2.2 mi away3,671st of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 5Bill L. Williams ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 2.3 mi away3,376th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 4Horizon ElementaryGreenfield Union · 2.7 mi away3,698th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Panama Elementary in?
Panama Elementary is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Panama Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Panama Elementary 2,445th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Panama Elementary?
Hispanic 65%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 10%, White 8% (868 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Panama Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93313 is $416K 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.