Ramon Garza Elementary School

2901 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ramon Garza Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ramon Garza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Ramon Garza Elementary School's student population of 745 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
745 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Ramon Garza Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramon Garza Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8294 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ramon Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ramon Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
93%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ramon Garza Elementary School's ranking?
Ramon Garza Elementary School is ranked #8294 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ramon Garza Elementary School?
745 students attend Ramon Garza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ramon Garza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramon Garza Elementary School?
Ramon Garza Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ramon Garza Elementary School offer ?
Ramon Garza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ramon Garza Elementary School part of?
Ramon Garza Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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