El Marino Elementary vs Old River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Marino Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
795 students
Old River Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
795 students
| Measure | El Marino Elementary Culver City, California | Old River Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 5,693 | #2279 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5297 of 50,301 | #29544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 795 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 48% |
| city | Culver City | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Marino Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 43.6).
- •El Marino Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 48%).
- •El Marino Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •El Marino Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 76%).
- •El Marino Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.8).
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 El Marino Elementary better than Old River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Marino Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 43.6 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 El Marino Elementary and Old River Elementary?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Culver City and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Marino Elementary: 795. Old River Elementary: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Marino Elementary and Old River Elementary rank in California?
El Marino Elementary is 310th of 5,693 and Old River Elementary is 2279th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).