Below Average
#7944 of 9,539 schools in CA
Planz Elementary
Elementary School · Greenfield Union · Bakersfield, CA
A Greenfield Union elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2400 Planz Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93304
- Math 11% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Planz Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Planz 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$51,627
Median home value
$228,800
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy B. Seibert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Frank West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Prosperity ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Leo G. Pauly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 729 | 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.
Greenfield Union
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Planz Elementary is listed in Greenfield Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Planz Elementary
Planz Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Greenfield Union, serving approximately 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,944 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Planz Elementary
What grades does Planz Elementary serve?
Planz Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Planz Elementary?
Planz Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Planz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Planz Elementary is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Planz Elementary rank in CA?
Planz Elementary ranks #7,944 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Planz Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Planz Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Planz Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Planz Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Planz Elementary a charter school?
No, Planz Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Planz Elementary a Title I school?
No, Planz Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Planz Elementary?
97.0% of students at Planz 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (661) 837-6080
- Area population (ZIP 93304)
- 51,457
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 93304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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