Horizon Elementary vs Raffaello Palla Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
845 students
Raffaello Palla Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Bakersfield, California | Raffaello Palla Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4020 of 5,693 | #3065 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42945 of 50,301 | #36621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 845 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 45% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raffaello Palla Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 23.0).
- •Raffaello Palla Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Raffaello Palla Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 94.5%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.7).
- •Horizon Elementary is the larger school with 845 students compared with 770.
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 Horizon Elementary better than Raffaello Palla Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Raffaello Palla Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 23.0 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 Horizon Elementary and Raffaello Palla Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 845. Raffaello Palla Elementary: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Raffaello Palla Elementary rank in California?
Horizon Elementary is 4020th of 5,693 and Raffaello Palla Elementary is 3065th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).