Granite Pointe Elementary vs Panama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Pointe Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
Panama Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
| Measure | Granite Pointe Elementary Bakersfield, California | Panama Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2384 of 5,693 | #3046 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30551 of 50,301 | #36460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 670 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Pointe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 33.2).
- •Granite Pointe Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Granite Pointe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Panama Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 90.1%).
- •Granite Pointe Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.5).
- •Panama Elementary is the larger school with 876 students compared with 670.
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 Granite Pointe Elementary better than Panama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Pointe Elementary ranks higher (42.1 vs 33.2 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 Granite Pointe Elementary and Panama Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Pointe Elementary: 670. Panama Elementary: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Pointe Elementary and Panama Elementary rank in California?
Granite Pointe Elementary is 2384th of 5,693 and Panama Elementary is 3046th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).