David W. Long Elementary vs North Beardsley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David W. Long Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
757 students
North Beardsley Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
757 students
| Measure | David W. Long Elementary Fontana, California | North Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 5,693 | #5632 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10996 of 50,301 | #49975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 757 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 12% |
| city | Fontana | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David W. Long Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 7.5).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 12%).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 26%).
- •David W. Long Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 98.5%).
- •North Beardsley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.2).
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 David W. Long Elementary better than North Beardsley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), David W. Long Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 7.5 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 David W. Long Elementary and North Beardsley Elementary?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David W. Long Elementary: 757. North Beardsley Elementary: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David W. Long Elementary and North Beardsley Elementary rank in California?
David W. Long Elementary is 794th of 5,693 and North Beardsley Elementary is 5632nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).