Highgate Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93311 · Panama-Buena Vista Union
#2319 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#30030 of 50,301 nationally
About Highgate Elementary
Highgate Elementary is a public elementary located in Bakersfield, in the Panama-Buena Vista Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 732 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2319th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 732.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Highgate Elementary ranks 35th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highgate Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Highgate Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Del Rio Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
595 students · 1.6 km away
Stockdale High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,398 students · 2.5 km away
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students · 2.6 km away
Grow Public Schools
Bakersfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,446 students · 3.4 km away
Liberty High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,369 students · 3.7 km away
Centennial Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
576 students · 3.8 km away
Earl Warren Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
965 students · 3.9 km away
Leo B. Hart Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
705 students · 4.0 km away
American Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students · 4.1 km away
Old River Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
795 students · 4.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highgate Elementary a good school?
Highgate Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2319 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highgate Elementary rank in California?
Highgate Elementary ranks #2319 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #30030 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highgate Elementary?
Highgate Elementary had 732 students in 2025.
Is Highgate Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Highgate Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highgate Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highgate Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.