Cesar E. Chavez Elementary vs Hort Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
621 students
Hort Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Bakersfield, California | Hort Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1316 of 5,693 | #4601 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17570 of 50,301 | #45967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 621 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 23% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 18.2).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 23%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 89.3%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.3).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 621 students compared with 590.
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 Cesar E. Chavez Elementary better than Hort Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 18.2 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 Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Hort Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary: 621. Hort Elementary: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Elementary and Hort Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 1316th of 5,693 and Hort Elementary is 4601st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).