Planz Elementary is a public school in Bakersfield, California, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. The school has about 650 to 700 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 22:1, which is in line with the averages for the district and the state. Planz Elementary uses a standards-based curriculum that focuses on English Language Arts, math, and basic reading and writing skills. It also has programs to help students learn more and activities to make them smarter. The school helps students who need extra help with their studies in other ways as well. The student body is diverse, with about 85% of students being minorities, mostly Hispanic or Latino, which is similar to the community around the school. Based on available academic data, about 28–32% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, and 22–25% are proficient in Math. This means there is room for improvement compared to state averages. Planz Elementary is in a residential area of Bakersfield where home values are average. The school benefits from community involvement. In general, the school shows that it cares about basic academics and giving students more chances to do well.