Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary vs Norris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
810 students
Norris Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
| Measure | Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary Downey, California | Norris Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2000 of 5,693 | #1671 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26368 of 50,301 | #22087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 810 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| city | Downey | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 48.2).
- •Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Norris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 76.5%).
- •Norris Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.1).
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 Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary better than Norris Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norris Elementary ranks higher (54.4 vs 48.2 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 Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary and Norris Elementary?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Downey and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary: 810. Norris Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary and Norris Elementary rank in California?
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary is 2000th of 5,693 and Norris Elementary is 1671st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).