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#4462 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Leo B. Hart Elementary
Elementary School · Panama-buena Vista Union · Bakersfield, CA
A Panama-buena Vista Union elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9501 Ridge Oak Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93311
- Math 43% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leo B. Hart Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leo B. Hart Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,028/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bakersfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,591
Median home value
$425,500
Median rent
$1,884/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christa Mcauliffe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Old River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| Laurelglen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Sing Lum ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 771 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Panama-buena Vista Union
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #12 of 25
- District spending per student
- $15,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leo B. Hart Elementary is listed in Panama-Buena Vista Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leo B. Hart Elementary
Leo B. Hart Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Panama-buena Vista Union, serving approximately 713 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,462 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leo B. Hart Elementary
What grades does Leo B. Hart Elementary serve?
Leo B. Hart Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Leo B. Hart Elementary?
Leo B. Hart Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 713 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo B. Hart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leo B. Hart Elementary is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leo B. Hart Elementary rank in CA?
Leo B. Hart Elementary ranks #4,462 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Leo B. Hart Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Leo B. Hart Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leo B. Hart Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leo B. Hart Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Leo B. Hart Elementary a charter school?
No, Leo B. Hart Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leo B. Hart Elementary a Title I school?
No, Leo B. Hart Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leo B. Hart Elementary?
70.5% of students at Leo B. Hart Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 713
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (661) 664-1296
- Area population (ZIP 93311)
- 52,505
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93311; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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