Pleasant Hill Elementary vs Wayside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 398 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
652 students
Wayside Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
652 students
| Measure | Pleasant Hill Elementary Pleasant Hill, California | Wayside Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1437 of 5,693 | #5285 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19077 of 50,301 | #48782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 652 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 19% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 12.3).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 19%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 29%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 94.9%).
- •Wayside Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 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 Pleasant Hill Elementary better than Wayside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill Elementary ranks higher (58.7 vs 12.3 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 Pleasant Hill Elementary and Wayside Elementary?
About 398 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Hill Elementary: 652. Wayside Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Hill Elementary and Wayside Elementary rank in California?
Pleasant Hill Elementary is 1437th of 5,693 and Wayside Elementary is 5285th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).