Discovery Elementary vs Olive Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
706 students
Olive Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
797 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Bakersfield, California | Olive Drive Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1800 of 5,693 | #1607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24042 of 50,301 | #21180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 706 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 51.6).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Olive Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 66.3%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.9).
- •Olive Drive Elementary is the larger school with 797 students compared with 706.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Olive Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Drive Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 51.6 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 Discovery Elementary and Olive Drive Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 706. Olive Drive Elementary: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Olive Drive Elementary rank in California?
Discovery Elementary is 1800th of 5,693 and Olive Drive Elementary is 1607th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).