Olive Drive Elementary School
Grades: K-6
Students: 797
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 24:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 1,348:1
Certified Teachers: 99%
7800 Darrin Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 387-7040
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
6/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Read what parents are saying about Olive Drive Elementary School
This is a great school, your kids will have a great time going here!
Posted by a community member on 5/25/2025Thought it was a great school at first, that’s until your child gives any issues or isn’t easy. They don’t handle ADHD kids very well. Expect too much out of TK aged kids. The principal is atrocious, as soon as a child isn’t easy that’s it! I wouldn’t recommend this school for any child that doesn’t
Posted by a parent on 4/22/2024I have had three children at this school. My youngest is in 6th grade this year. The staff is always helpful when needed. The teachers have been great with both my kids who excel in school and my one who struggles at times. The one issue of bullying we've dealt with over the years was handled quickl
Posted by a parent on 4/25/2019Overall, I am pleased. The kindergarten staff is fantastic, but the trike path is terribly designed, which leads to daily accidents. The librarian is wonderful, and she makes the library available to students before and after school. This is great for kids who are picker-uppers, but others have litt
Posted by a parent on 7/11/2012Loved the school at first, but only if you fit into their mold. When my kid was bullied they said they had a no tolerance policy, but didn't hold true unless a teacher saw it happen. Principal told me that he holds some students with "good parental support" to a higher standard and those without it
Posted by a parent on 6/23/2011Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Olive Drive Elementary SchoolBakersfield schools - Olive Drive Elementary School is located at 7800 Darrin Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93308. Olive Drive Elementary School is in the Norris Elementary School District. Olive Drive Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.
