Horace Mann Elementary vs Mt. Vernon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
870 students
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
614 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary Bakersfield, California | Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4859 of 5,693 | #5448 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47187 of 50,301 | #49361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 870 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 10.4).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 95.4%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.8).
- •Horace Mann Elementary is the larger school with 870 students compared with 614.
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 Horace Mann Elementary better than Mt. Vernon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary ranks higher (15.9 vs 10.4 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 Horace Mann Elementary and Mt. Vernon Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary: 870. Mt. Vernon Elementary: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary and Mt. Vernon Elementary rank in California?
Horace Mann Elementary is 4859th of 5,693 and Mt. Vernon Elementary is 5448th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).