Prosperity Elementary vs W. A. Kendrick Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prosperity Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
W. A. Kendrick Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
699 students
| Measure | Prosperity Elementary Bakersfield, California | W. A. Kendrick Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4395 of 5,693 | #1757 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44925 of 50,301 | #23218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 543 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W. A. Kendrick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 19.9).
- •W. A. Kendrick Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •W. A. Kendrick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •W. A. Kendrick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 98.5%).
- •Prosperity Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.5).
- •W. A. Kendrick Elementary is the larger school with 699 students compared with 543.
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 Prosperity Elementary better than W. A. Kendrick Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), W. A. Kendrick Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 19.9 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 Prosperity Elementary and W. A. Kendrick Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prosperity Elementary: 543. W. A. Kendrick Elementary: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prosperity Elementary and W. A. Kendrick Elementary rank in California?
Prosperity Elementary is 4395th of 5,693 and W. A. Kendrick Elementary is 1757th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).