Norris Elementary vs Veterans Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 836 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norris Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
Veterans Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,002 students
| Measure | Norris Elementary Bakersfield, California | Veterans Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1671 of 5,693 | #1040 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22087 of 50,301 | #13933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 810 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 66% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 54.4).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Norris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 38%).
- •Norris Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.3).
- •Veterans Elementary is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 810.
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 Norris Elementary better than Veterans Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Elementary ranks higher (66.3 vs 54.4 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 Norris Elementary and Veterans Elementary?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norris Elementary: 810. Veterans Elementary: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norris Elementary and Veterans Elementary rank in California?
Norris Elementary is 1671st of 5,693 and Veterans Elementary is 1040th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).