Donald E. Suburu vs Sing Lum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald E. Suburu
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
803 students
Sing Lum Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
809 students
| Measure | Donald E. Suburu Bakersfield, California | Sing Lum Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2718 of 5,693 | #2758 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33489 of 50,301 | #33873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 803 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.7 vs 37.2).
- •Donald E. Suburu does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Sing Lum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Donald E. Suburu does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 77.1%).
- •Donald E. Suburu does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.1).
- •Sing Lum Elementary is the larger school with 809 students compared with 803.
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 Donald E. Suburu better than Sing Lum Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Donald E. Suburu and Sing Lum Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald E. Suburu: 803. Sing Lum Elementary: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald E. Suburu and Sing Lum Elementary rank in California?
Donald E. Suburu is 2718th of 5,693 and Sing Lum Elementary is 2758th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).