Lamont Elementary vs Sunset
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamont Elementary
Lamont · Public elementary · Grades K–3
586 students
Sunset
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
302 students
| Measure | Lamont Elementary Lamont, California | Sunset Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4609 of 5,693 | #1307 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46012 of 50,301 | #15231 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 586 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Lamont | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 7.9).
- •Lamont Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Lamont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 100%).
- •Sunset does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.9).
- •Lamont Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 302.
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 Lamont Elementary better than Sunset?
On the Success Index (US), Lamont Elementary ranks higher (18.1 vs 7.9 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 Lamont Elementary and Sunset?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lamont and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamont Elementary: 586. Sunset: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamont Elementary and Sunset rank in California?
Lamont Elementary is 4609th of 5,693 and Sunset is 1307th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).