Bessie E. Owens Elementary vs Bret Harte Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
Bret Harte Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
| Measure | Bessie E. Owens Elementary Bakersfield, California | Bret Harte Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3391 of 5,693 | #5597 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38977 of 50,301 | #49859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 867 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 11% |
| city | Bakersfield | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 8.1).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 11%).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 89.5%).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.8).
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 Bessie E. Owens Elementary better than Bret Harte Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie E. Owens Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 8.1 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 Bessie E. Owens Elementary and Bret Harte Elementary?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie E. Owens Elementary: 867. Bret Harte Elementary: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie E. Owens Elementary and Bret Harte Elementary rank in California?
Bessie E. Owens Elementary is 3391st of 5,693 and Bret Harte Elementary is 5597th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).