Central Academy of Arts and Technology vs William Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy of Arts and Technology
Bakersfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
179 students
William Penn Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Central Academy of Arts and Technology Bakersfield, California | William Penn Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3078 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #36705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 179 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Academy of Arts and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 92.3%).
- •Central Academy of Arts and Technology does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •William Penn Elementary is the larger school with 235 students compared with 179.
- •Central Academy of Arts and Technology is a charter school while William Penn Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Central Academy of Arts and Technology better than William Penn Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Academy of Arts and Technology and William Penn Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy of Arts and Technology: 179. William Penn Elementary: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy of Arts and Technology and William Penn Elementary rank in California?
Central Academy of Arts and Technology is unranked and William Penn Elementary is 3078th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).