Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary vs Saul Martinez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 334 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
Saul Martinez Elementary
Mecca · Public elementary · Grades K–6
961 students
| Measure | Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Bakersfield, California | Saul Martinez Elementary Mecca, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3777 of 5,693 | #4759 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41570 of 50,301 | #46734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 960 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Bakersfield | Mecca |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 16.8).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 95.7%).
- •Saul Martinez Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.0).
- •Saul Martinez Elementary is the larger school with 961 students compared with 960.
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 Saul Martinez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 16.8 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 Saul Martinez Elementary?
About 334 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Mecca in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary: 960. Saul Martinez Elementary: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary and Saul Martinez Elementary rank in California?
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary is 3777th of 5,693 and Saul Martinez Elementary is 4759th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).