Pioneer Drive Elementary vs Virginia Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students
Virginia Avenue Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
| Measure | Pioneer Drive Elementary Bakersfield, California | Virginia Avenue Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5224 of 5,693 | #5307 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48544 of 50,301 | #48854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 562 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.9 vs 12.1).
- •Virginia Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Pioneer Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.2).
- •Virginia Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 562.
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 Pioneer Drive Elementary better than Virginia Avenue Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pioneer Drive Elementary and Virginia Avenue Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Drive Elementary: 562. Virginia Avenue Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Drive Elementary and Virginia Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Pioneer Drive Elementary is 5224th of 5,693 and Virginia Avenue Elementary is 5307th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).