Bishop Elementary vs Charles H. Castle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 234 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Elementary
Bishop · Public elementary · Grades K–5
832 students
Charles H. Castle Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
832 students
| Measure | Bishop Elementary Bishop, California | Charles H. Castle Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2963 of 5,693 | #4298 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35835 of 50,301 | #44441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 832 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Bishop | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bishop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 20.6).
- •Bishop Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Bishop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Bishop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 93.8%).
- •Bishop Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 27.7).
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 Bishop Elementary better than Charles H. Castle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bishop Elementary ranks higher (34.1 vs 20.6 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 Bishop Elementary and Charles H. Castle Elementary?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Bishop and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bishop Elementary: 832. Charles H. Castle Elementary: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bishop Elementary and Charles H. Castle Elementary rank in California?
Bishop Elementary is 2963rd of 5,693 and Charles H. Castle Elementary is 4298th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).