Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Leo B. Hart Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 611 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
Leo B. Hart Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
705 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Bakersfield, California | Leo B. Hart Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2681 of 5,693 | #2761 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33137 of 50,301 | #33909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 524 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 37.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Leo B. Hart Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Leo B. Hart Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 77.9%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 27.1).
- •Leo B. Hart Elementary is the larger school with 705 students compared with 524.
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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary better than Leo B. Hart Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks higher (38.2 vs 37.1 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Leo B. Hart Elementary?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 524. Leo B. Hart Elementary: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Leo B. Hart Elementary rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 2681st of 5,693 and Leo B. Hart Elementary is 2761st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).