Charles H. Castle Elementary vs Laurelglen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles H. Castle Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
832 students
Laurelglen Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
574 students
| Measure | Charles H. Castle Elementary Bakersfield, California | Laurelglen Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4298 of 5,693 | #3154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44441 of 50,301 | #37285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 832 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.7 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurelglen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 20.6).
- •Laurelglen Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Laurelglen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Laurelglen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 93.8%).
- •Laurelglen Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 27.7).
- •Charles H. Castle Elementary is the larger school with 832 students compared with 574.
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 Charles H. Castle Elementary better than Laurelglen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurelglen Elementary ranks higher (31.9 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 Charles H. Castle Elementary and Laurelglen Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H. Castle Elementary: 832. Laurelglen Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H. Castle Elementary and Laurelglen Elementary rank in California?
Charles H. Castle Elementary is 4298th of 5,693 and Laurelglen Elementary is 3154th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).