College Heights Elementary vs Harding 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.
College Heights Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
761 students
Harding Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | College Heights Elementary Bakersfield, California | Harding Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5429 of 5,693 | #3462 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49297 of 50,301 | #39521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 761 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 28% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 10.6).
- •Harding Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 94.7%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.1).
- •College Heights Elementary is the larger school with 761 students compared with 542.
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 College Heights Elementary better than Harding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Elementary ranks higher (28.5 vs 10.6 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 College Heights Elementary and Harding Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Heights Elementary: 761. Harding Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Heights Elementary and Harding Elementary rank in California?
College Heights Elementary is 5429th of 5,693 and Harding Elementary is 3462nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).