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Dolores S. Whitley TK-8

Panama-Buena Vista Union · Kern County · 2923 McKee Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313-9747

(661) 885-6600 · www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

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6/10
#2764
Rank 2764 out of 5,722
Top 48%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2293 · 60th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3430 · 40th percentile
Science6/10 · #2468 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 sits in the southern stretches of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where the cost of living is reasonable and the communities are tight-knit. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores that outpace math, making it a reasonable fit for families who value literacy and are looking for a stable, neighborhood-feel school in the Panama-Buena Vista district. It's a good option for families planting roots in this part of Bakersfield, where newer suburban developments mix with an unpretentious, working-community vibe.

Student Demographics

720 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
521 (72%)
Asian
105 (15%)
White
35 (5%)
African American
29 (4%)
Other
30 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners205 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged642 (89%)
Students with Disabilities58 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,151
Enrollment
50.9
Teachers (FTE)
22.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
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 Programs2/10 · #5129 · 15th percentile

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