Julius Cordes Elementary vs Panama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julius Cordes Elementary
Mountain House · Public elementary · Grades K–8
877 students
Panama Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
| Measure | Julius Cordes Elementary Mountain House, California | Panama Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1201 of 5,693 | #3046 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16042 of 50,301 | #36460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 877 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Mountain House | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julius Cordes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 33.2).
- •Julius Cordes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 80.4%).
- •Julius Cordes Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 26.5).
- •Julius Cordes Elementary is the larger school with 877 students compared with 876.
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 Julius Cordes Elementary better than Panama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Julius Cordes Elementary ranks higher (63.1 vs 33.2 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 Julius Cordes Elementary and Panama Elementary?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Mountain House and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julius Cordes Elementary: 877. Panama Elementary: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julius Cordes Elementary and Panama Elementary rank in California?
Julius Cordes Elementary is 1201st of 5,693 and Panama Elementary is 3046th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).