Bakersfield High vs Downtown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bakersfield High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,069 students
Downtown Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
317 students
| Measure | Bakersfield High Bakersfield, California | Downtown Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,343 | #604 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14299 of 16,910 | #8635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 3,069 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 3,069 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 67% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 25.4).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 81.5%).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.8).
- •Bakersfield High is the larger school with 3,069 students compared with 317.
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 Bakersfield High better than Downtown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 25.4 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 Bakersfield High and Downtown Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bakersfield High: 3,069. Downtown Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bakersfield High and Downtown Elementary rank in California?
Bakersfield High is 974th of 1,343 and Downtown Elementary is 604th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).