Garfield Elementary vs Planz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
610 students
Planz Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
610 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Clovis, California | Planz Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 5,693 | #4355 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6581 of 50,301 | #44738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 610 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 27% |
| city | Clovis | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 20.2).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 27%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 42%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 96.7%).
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 Garfield Elementary better than Planz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 20.2 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 Garfield Elementary and Planz Elementary?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Clovis and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 610. Planz Elementary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Planz Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 429th of 5,693 and Planz Elementary is 4355th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).