Harding Elementary vs Horace Mann Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
Horace Mann Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
870 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary Bakersfield, California | Horace Mann Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3462 of 5,693 | #4859 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39521 of 50,301 | #47187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 542 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 23% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 15.9).
- •Harding Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 95.4%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.8).
- •Horace Mann Elementary is the larger school with 870 students compared with 542.
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 Harding Elementary better than Horace Mann Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Elementary ranks higher (28.5 vs 15.9 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 Harding Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary: 542. Horace Mann Elementary: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary rank in California?
Harding Elementary is 3462nd of 5,693 and Horace Mann Elementary is 4859th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).