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Berkshire Elementary

Panama-Buena Vista Union · Kern County · 3900 Berkshire Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313-5509

(661) 834-9472 · www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

3/10
#4469
Rank 4469 out of 5,722
Top 78%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3942 · 31st percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4910 · 14th percentile
Science3/10 · #4300 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Berkshire Elementary sits in the southern reaches of Bakersfield, a part of the city that's grown quickly with young families drawn by more affordable housing than you'd find closer to the coast. The school faces some real academic challenges — particularly in math, where scores land in the bottom fifth statewide — making it a school that may benefit most from families who are ready to stay closely involved in their child's learning at home. For parents willing to engage with the school community and supplement where needed, there's a neighborhood school feel here that can still offer a solid foundation in the early grades.

Student Demographics

507 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
364 (72%)
Asian
56 (11%)
African American
39 (8%)
White
34 (7%)
Other
14 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners121 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged448 (88%)
Students with Disabilities81 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

932
Enrollment
36
Teachers (FTE)
25.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4647 · 23rd percentile

45 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.