Grow Public Schools vs Leo B. Hart 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.
Grow Public Schools
Bakersfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,446 students
Leo B. Hart Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
705 students
| Measure | Grow Public Schools Bakersfield, California | Leo B. Hart Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4695 of 5,693 | #2761 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46477 of 50,301 | #33909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,446 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leo B. Hart Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 17.2).
- •Leo B. Hart Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 85.2%).
- •Grow Public Schools does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 27.1).
- •Grow Public Schools is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 705.
- •Grow Public Schools is a charter school while Leo B. Hart Elementary is a public 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 Grow Public Schools better than Leo B. Hart Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leo B. Hart Elementary ranks higher (37.1 vs 17.2 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 Grow Public Schools and Leo B. Hart Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grow Public Schools: 1,446. Leo B. Hart Elementary: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grow Public Schools and Leo B. Hart Elementary rank in California?
Grow Public Schools is 4695th of 5,693 and Leo B. Hart Elementary is 2761st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).