Baker Elementary vs Wakefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 458 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Elementary
El Monte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
Wakefield Elementary
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
| Measure | Baker Elementary El Monte, California | Wakefield Elementary Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3913 of 5,693 | #5297 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42407 of 50,301 | #48818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 601 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 11% |
| city | El Monte | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 12.2).
- •Baker Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 11%).
- •Baker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 93.3%).
- •Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.7).
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 Baker Elementary better than Wakefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baker Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 12.2 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 Baker Elementary and Wakefield Elementary?
About 458 km in a straight line, between El Monte and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Elementary: 601. Wakefield Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Elementary and Wakefield Elementary rank in California?
Baker Elementary is 3913th of 5,693 and Wakefield Elementary is 5297th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).