Panama Elementary vs Plum Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panama Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
Plum Canyon Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
| Measure | Panama Elementary Bakersfield, California | Plum Canyon Elementary Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3046 of 5,693 | #779 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36460 of 50,301 | #10820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 876 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 65% |
| city | Bakersfield | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 33.2).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 38%).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 80.4%).
- •Panama Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 28.3).
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 Panama Elementary better than Plum Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Canyon Elementary ranks higher (70.7 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 Panama Elementary and Plum Canyon Elementary?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panama Elementary: 876. Plum Canyon Elementary: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panama Elementary and Plum Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Panama Elementary is 3046th of 5,693 and Plum Canyon Elementary is 779th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).