The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District includes Douglas J. Miller Elementary, which is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, California. There are about 1,010 students at the school, which serves kids in kindergarten through grade 6. The student–teacher ratio is about 29:1, which is higher than the state average. Douglas J. Miller Elementary has a diverse student body, with a majority of Hispanic students, a significant number of Asian students, and students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. This leads to a high overall minority enrollment. The school teaches English Language Arts and Math as its main subjects, and it also offers extra activities and help for English learners and other groups of students. Recent test scores show that about 32% of students are good at math, which is close to the state average, and about 49% are good at reading/ELA, which is slightly above the state average. This puts the school in the top 50% of California elementary schools for overall test scores. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with what most public schools get. Douglas J. Miller Elementary is in a residential area of Bakersfield where home prices are reasonable and the community is active. The school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment and helping all students make steady academic progress.