Independence Elementary vs Patriot Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
709 students
Patriot Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
931 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary Bakersfield, California | Patriot Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1332 of 5,693 | #1484 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17800 of 50,301 | #19666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 709 | 931 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 931 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 57.9).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Patriot Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 39.1%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.5).
- •Patriot Elementary is the larger school with 931 students compared with 709.
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 Independence Elementary better than Patriot Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (60.6 vs 57.9 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 Independence Elementary and Patriot Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 709. Patriot Elementary: 931. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and Patriot Elementary rank in California?
Independence Elementary is 1332nd of 5,693 and Patriot Elementary is 1484th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).