Mt. Vernon Elementary vs William Faria Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 351 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
614 students
William Faria Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
614 students
| Measure | Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield, California | William Faria Elementary Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5448 of 5,693 | #72 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49361 of 50,301 | #2867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 97% |
| city | Bakersfield | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Faria Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 10.4).
- •William Faria Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 12%).
- •William Faria Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 23%).
- •William Faria Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 90.9%).
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.6).
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 Mt. Vernon Elementary better than William Faria Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Faria Elementary ranks higher (84.1 vs 10.4 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 Mt. Vernon Elementary and William Faria Elementary?
About 351 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Vernon Elementary: 614. William Faria Elementary: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Vernon Elementary and William Faria Elementary rank in California?
Mt. Vernon Elementary is 5448th of 5,693 and William Faria Elementary is 72nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).