- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Van Horn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060639009331
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Van Horn Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #67 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Van Horn Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Van Horn Elementary ranks #67 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union · California
NCES ID 060639009331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wayne Van Horn Elementary held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060639009331 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 24.1:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students)
Wayne Van Horn Elementary held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wayne Van Horn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores S. Whi
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
1,151 students
- Douglas J. Mil
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
994 students
- Stonecreek Jun
Stonecreek Junior High
986 students
- Earl Warren Ju
Earl Warren Junior High
965 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary
932 students
- This school
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
578 students
What this shows Wayne Van Horn Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Van Horn Elementary compares
Wayne Van Horn Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
African American 13.1%
White 10.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Wayne Van Horn Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Panama-Buena Vista Union reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Van Horn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas J. Miller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonecreek Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl Warren Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Van Horn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Van Horn Elementary
How many students attend Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
Wayne Van Horn Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Van Horn Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
82.5% of students at Wayne Van Horn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Van Horn Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
Wayne Van Horn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne Van Horn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Van Horn Elementary ranks #67 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Besides Wayne Van Horn Elementary, Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students), Douglas J. Miller Elementary (994 students), and Stonecreek Junior High (986 students). See the Panama-Buena Vista Union district page for the complete list.