American Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students
Columbia Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
| Measure | American Elementary Bakersfield, California | Columbia Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 5,693 | #2355 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12044 of 50,301 | #30276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 701 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 42.5).
- •American Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •American Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •American Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 69.7%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.9).
- •American Elementary is the larger school with 701 students compared with 601.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Elementary better than Columbia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), American Elementary ranks higher (68.9 vs 42.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are American Elementary and Columbia Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Elementary: 701. Columbia Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Elementary and Columbia Elementary rank in California?
American Elementary is 879th of 5,693 and Columbia Elementary is 2355th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).