Harding Elementary vs Santa Teresa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 327 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
Santa Teresa Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary Bakersfield, California | Santa Teresa Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3462 of 5,693 | #1229 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39521 of 50,301 | #16406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 542 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 53% |
| city | Bakersfield | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Teresa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 28.5).
- •Santa Teresa Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Santa Teresa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Santa Teresa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 81.2%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.6).
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 Santa Teresa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Teresa Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 28.5 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 Santa Teresa Elementary?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary: 542. Santa Teresa Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary and Santa Teresa Elementary rank in California?
Harding Elementary is 3462nd of 5,693 and Santa Teresa Elementary is 1229th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).