Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 vs Panama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,151 students
Panama Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
| Measure | Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 Bakersfield, California | Panama Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3212 of 5,693 | #3046 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37661 of 50,301 | #36460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,151 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panama Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 31.3).
- •Panama Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Panama Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Panama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 86.6%).
- •Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.5).
- •Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 876.
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 Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 better than Panama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Panama Elementary ranks higher (33.2 vs 31.3 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 Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 and Panama Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8: 1,151. Panama Elementary: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 and Panama Elementary rank in California?
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 is 3212th of 5,693 and Panama Elementary is 3046th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).