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Wayne Van Horn Elementary

5501 Kleinpell Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93309

About Wayne Van Horn Elementary

Wayne Van Horn Elementary is a public school in Bakersfield, California, that teaches kids from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 550 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 22:1, which makes it a good place to learn. Wayne Van Horn Elementary focuses on teaching basic academic skills. It has strong programs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), reading, and math. The school uses teaching methods that have been shown to work in research and gives students activities that help them think critically and creatively. The student body is made up of people from many different backgrounds, but most of them are from minority groups. This makes the community friendlier. About 45% of students are good at math and 50% are good at English Language Arts (ELA), according to the data. This means that academic progress is steady. The district average for how much money is spent per student is the same as the amount spent per student. This makes sure that all students have access to the materials and resources they need. Local knowledge shows that the community is family-friendly and has a median home price of about $350,000. This helps the school have a good name. Wayne Van Horn Elementary is a good school for kids to learn and grow. It gets them ready for success in school and keeps the community in mind at the same time.

Wayne Van Horn Elementary Contact Information

Address

5501 Kleinpell Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93309

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Phone

(661) 324-6538

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 30% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
597
Total Students
$100773
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4496 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wayne Van Horn Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8 am–3:15 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 3:00 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.89%
Asian 2.85%
Hispanic 67%
Black 13.57%
Two+ Races 5.36%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
10.89%
Asian
2.85%
Hispanic
67%
Black
13.57%
Two+ Races
5.36%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 597
47.24%
282 Female
52.76%
315 Male

Student Population

597 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, which includes Wayne Van Horn Elementary, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. This marks a long history of growth in local education and community involvement across its campuses. District leaders are focusing on student success and new program expansions.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of clubs and activities are available at Wayne Van Horn Elementary?

Ans. Wayne Van Horn Elementary has clubs and programs like art, music, and sports after school to help students with their interests.

Q2. Does Wayne Van Horn Elementary School have programs for kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education programs and individualized support plans to help all of its students.

Q3. Are there any programs that help people learn new languages?

Ans. Wayne Van Horn Elementary has English Language Development (ELD) programs for students who are learning English.

Q4. What kinds of technology do students have access to? Ans. The school has computers, tablets, and educational software in the classroom to help students learn.

Q5. How does Wayne Van Horn Elementary School get parents involved in the school?

Ans. The school encourages parents to get involved by holding events, giving them chances to volunteer, and keeping in touch with teachers on a regular basis.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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