Panama Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, large
2,445th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▲ Improving
9400 Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-1741Official website ↗NCES ID 060639009329Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 454 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 868 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.6% | 64.7% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 10.9% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Asian | 14.1% | 9.9% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 17.4% | 8.4% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.1% | 5.2% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $416K in zip 93313 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.