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Leo B. Hart Elementary

Panama-Buena Vista Union · Kern County · 9501 Ridge Oak Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1732

(661) 664-1296 · www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

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7/10
#1868
Rank 1868 out of 5,722
Top 33%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1702 · 70th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2258 · 61st percentile
Science8/10 · #1630 · 71st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Leo B. Hart Elementary sits in the southwest corner of Bakersfield, one of the city's newer, more family-oriented pockets where neighborhoods feel suburban and spacious. Scores here are consistently above average across English, math, and science, making it a solid choice for families who want a dependable academic foundation without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. It tends to attract families putting down roots in the area — the kind of community where kids walk to school and parents show up for events.

Student Demographics

368 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
202 (55%)
White
78 (21%)
African American
35 (10%)
Asian
28 (8%)
Multiple Races
11 (3%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners41 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged269 (73%)
Students with Disabilities47 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

705
Enrollment
26.7
Teachers (FTE)
26.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.7
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 · #3942 · 35th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found