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Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Panama-Buena Vista Union · Kern County · 8900 Westwold Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311-2153

(661) 665-9471

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5/10
#3065
Rank 3065 out of 5,722
Top 54%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2855 · 50th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3617 · 37th percentile
Science6/10 · #2467 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Elementary sits in the southwest corner of Bakersfield, one of the city's newer and more family-oriented pockets where quiet subdivisions and a strong sense of community make it a popular landing spot for young families. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science as a relative bright spot, making it a solid neighborhood option for families looking for a stable, well-rounded elementary experience. Panama-Buena Vista Union is a well-regarded district in the region, and McAuliffe benefits from that foundation — it's the kind of school where involved parents and a tight-knit community can make a real difference in a child's early years.

Student Demographics

251 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
155 (62%)
White
55 (22%)
African American
20 (8%)
Asian
11 (4%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged196 (78%)
Students with Disabilities63 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

524
Enrollment
24.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
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 Programs4/10 · #3861 · 36th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found