How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pioneer Drive Elementary | Virginia Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Bakersfield, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 562 | 644 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 21.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.0% | 92.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pioneer Drive Elementary | Virginia Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,155 | $17,170 |
| District | Bakersfield City School District | Fairfax Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pioneer Drive Elementary | Virginia Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| African American | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.2% | 94.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pioneer Drive Elementary | Virginia Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 629:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.9% | 38.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.