Caroline Harris Elementary vs Wayne Van Horn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Harris Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
587 students
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
578 students
| Measure | Caroline Harris Elementary Bakersfield, California | Wayne Van Horn Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4481 of 5,693 | #4363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45386 of 50,301 | #44759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 587 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne Van Horn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 19.1).
- •Wayne Van Horn Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Wayne Van Horn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Caroline Harris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Caroline Harris Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.1).
- •Caroline Harris Elementary is the larger school with 587 students compared with 578.
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 Caroline Harris Elementary better than Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne Van Horn Elementary ranks higher (20.2 vs 19.1 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 Caroline Harris Elementary and Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caroline Harris Elementary: 587. Wayne Van Horn Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caroline Harris Elementary and Wayne Van Horn Elementary rank in California?
Caroline Harris Elementary is 4481st of 5,693 and Wayne Van Horn Elementary is 4363rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).