Frank D. Parent vs William Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank D. Parent
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
235 students
William Penn Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Frank D. Parent Inglewood, California | William Penn Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5007 of 5,693 | #3078 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47777 of 50,301 | #36705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 235 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Inglewood | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 14.7).
- •William Penn Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •William Penn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Frank D. Parent does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 92.3%).
- •William Penn Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.4).
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 Frank D. Parent better than William Penn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn Elementary ranks higher (32.9 vs 14.7 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 Frank D. Parent and William Penn Elementary?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank D. Parent: 235. William Penn Elementary: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank D. Parent and William Penn Elementary rank in California?
Frank D. Parent is 5007th of 5,693 and William Penn Elementary is 3078th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).