Serving 826 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Old River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Old River Elementary School's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Old River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old River Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3099 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Old River Elementary School is ranked #3099 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Old River Elementary School often compared to?
Old River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Old River Elementary School?
826 students attend Old River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Old River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old River Elementary School?
Old River Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Old River Elementary School offer ?
Old River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Old River Elementary School part of?
Old River Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Old River Elementary School located?
Old River Elementary School is located in the Tevis Ranch neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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