Overview
Old River Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 795 students. It is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictPanama-Buena Vista Union
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93311
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060639012036
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment795
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino49.6%
Black / African American12.3%
Asian7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)