Wayne Van Horn Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union · Grades K-6
4,807th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
Wayne Van Horn Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wayne Van Horn Elementary 4,807th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2015 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Wayne Van Horn Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 307 students tested
Wayne Van Horn Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 597 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.4% | 67.0% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 16.8% | 13.6% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 17.9% | 10.9% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Wayne Van Horn Elementary
Typical home value $349K in zip 93309 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wayne Van Horn Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Caroline Harris ElementaryBakersfield City · 1 mi away4,263rd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 22% - 2Munsey ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.2 mi away4,858th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 6Quailwood ElementaryFruitvale Elementary · 1.2 mi away2,494th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 8Stockdale ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.5 mi away1,416th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 57% - 2Stine ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.8 mi away4,996th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 13% - 2Charles H. Castle ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.9 mi away4,920th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 2Evergreen ElementaryBakersfield City · 2 mi away4,930th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 12% - 2Roosevelt ElementaryBakersfield City · 2 mi away4,551st of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wayne Van Horn Elementary in?
Wayne Van Horn Elementary is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Wayne Van Horn Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wayne Van Horn Elementary 4,807th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
Hispanic 67%, Black 14%, White 11%, Two or more races 5% (597 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wayne Van Horn Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93309 is $349K 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.