Downtown Elementary vs Longfellow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
317 students
Longfellow Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
780 students
| Measure | Downtown Elementary Bakersfield, California | Longfellow Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 5,693 | #5641 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8635 of 50,301 | #50015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 317 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 9% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 7.1).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 9%).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 19%).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 95.8%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.6).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 780 students compared with 317.
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 Downtown Elementary better than Longfellow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 7.1 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 Downtown Elementary and Longfellow Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Elementary: 317. Longfellow Elementary: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Elementary and Longfellow Elementary rank in California?
Downtown Elementary is 604th of 5,693 and Longfellow Elementary is 5641st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).