Columbia Elementary vs Wakefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 283 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
Wakefield Elementary
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Bakersfield, California | Wakefield Elementary Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2355 of 5,693 | #5297 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30276 of 50,301 | #48818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 601 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 11% |
| city | Bakersfield | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 12.2).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 78.9%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.7).
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 Columbia Elementary better than Wakefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (42.5 vs 12.2 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 Columbia Elementary and Wakefield Elementary?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 601. Wakefield Elementary: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Wakefield Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 2355th of 5,693 and Wakefield Elementary is 5297th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).