Buena Vista Elementary vs Lakeside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
713 students
Lakeside
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
892 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Bakersfield, California | Lakeside Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2259 of 5,693 | #3164 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29311 of 50,301 | #37360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 713 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 28% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 31.8).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Lakeside does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 70.8%).
- •Lakeside does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 26.4).
- •Lakeside is the larger school with 892 students compared with 713.
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Lakeside?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (43.9 vs 31.8 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Lakeside?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 713. Lakeside: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Lakeside rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 2259th of 5,693 and Lakeside is 3164th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).