Santa Fe Elementary vs Sing Lum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Fe Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
809 students
Sing Lum Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
809 students
| Measure | Santa Fe Elementary Porterville, California | Sing Lum Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1937 of 5,693 | #2758 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25464 of 50,301 | #33873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 809 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 38% |
| city | Porterville | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 37.2).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Sing Lum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 88.9%).
- •Santa Fe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.1).
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 Santa Fe Elementary better than Sing Lum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 37.2 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 Santa Fe Elementary and Sing Lum Elementary?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Fe Elementary: 809. Sing Lum Elementary: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Fe Elementary and Sing Lum Elementary rank in California?
Santa Fe Elementary is 1937th of 5,693 and Sing Lum Elementary is 2758th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).