Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary vs Harding Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
960 students
Harding Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Bakersfield, California | Harding Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3777 of 5,693 | #3462 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41570 of 50,301 | #39521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 960 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 25.2).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 84.2%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.0).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is the larger school with 960 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 Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary better than Harding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Elementary ranks higher (28.5 vs 25.2 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 Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary and Harding Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary: 960. Harding Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary and Harding Elementary rank in California?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is 3777th of 5,693 and Harding Elementary is 3462nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).