Downtown Elementary vs Valley Oaks Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Valley Oaks Charter
Bakersfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,087 students
| Measure | Downtown Elementary Bakersfield, California | Valley Oaks Charter Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #604 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #8635 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 317 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 40.2%).
- •Valley Oaks Charter does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.6).
- •Valley Oaks Charter is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 317.
- •Downtown Elementary is a public school while Valley Oaks Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valley Oaks Charter?
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 Downtown Elementary and Valley Oaks Charter?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Elementary: 317. Valley Oaks Charter: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Elementary and Valley Oaks Charter rank in California?
Downtown Elementary is 604th of 5,693 and Valley Oaks Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).