Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Old River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km 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
Old River Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
795 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Bakersfield, California | Old River Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2681 of 5,693 | #2279 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33137 of 50,301 | #29544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 524 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 38.2).
- •Old River Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 77.9%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.8).
- •Old River Elementary is the larger school with 795 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 Old River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Old River Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 38.2 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Old River Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 524. Old River Elementary: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Old River Elementary rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 2681st of 5,693 and Old River Elementary is 2279th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).