Prosperity Elementary vs Ward (E. W.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 175 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
Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
| Measure | Prosperity Elementary Bakersfield, California | Ward (E. W.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4395 of 5,693 | #1895 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44925 of 50,301 | #25137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 543 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| city | Bakersfield | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward (E. W.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 19.9).
- •Ward (E. W.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Ward (E. W.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Ward (E. W.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Prosperity Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.6).
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 Ward (E. W.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ward (E. W.) Elementary ranks higher (50.1 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 Ward (E. W.) Elementary?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prosperity Elementary: 543. Ward (E. W.) Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prosperity Elementary and Ward (E. W.) Elementary rank in California?
Prosperity Elementary is 4395th of 5,693 and Ward (E. W.) Elementary is 1895th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).