Bessie E. Owens Elementary vs Oso Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 238 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
Oso Grande Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students
| Measure | Bessie E. Owens Elementary Bakersfield, California | Oso Grande Elementary Ladera Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3391 of 5,693 | #336 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38977 of 50,301 | #5569 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% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Bakersfield | Ladera Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oso Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 29.3).
- •Oso Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Oso Grande Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •Oso Grande Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 89.5%).
- •Bessie E. Owens Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 27.1).
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 Oso Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oso Grande Elementary ranks higher (79.0 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 Oso Grande Elementary?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Ladera Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie E. Owens Elementary: 867. Oso Grande Elementary: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie E. Owens Elementary and Oso Grande Elementary rank in California?
Bessie E. Owens Elementary is 3391st of 5,693 and Oso Grande Elementary is 336th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).