Bessie E. Owens Elementary vs Luther Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 495 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
Luther Elementary
Live Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students
| Measure | Bessie E. Owens Elementary Bakersfield, California | Luther Elementary Live Oak, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3391 of 5,693 | #2517 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38977 of 50,301 | #31743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 867 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Bakersfield | Live Oak |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 29.3).
- •Luther Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Luther Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Luther Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% 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 Luther Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Luther Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 29.3 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 Luther Elementary?
About 495 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Live Oak in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie E. Owens Elementary: 867. Luther Elementary: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie E. Owens Elementary and Luther Elementary rank in California?
Bessie E. Owens Elementary is 3391st of 5,693 and Luther Elementary is 2517th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).