Charles H. Castle Elementary vs Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Christa McAuliffe Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.4/10. Charles H. Castle Elementary is significantly larger with 844 students, about 1.6× the size of Christa McAuliffe Elementary (522). In math proficiency, Christa McAuliffe Elementary leads at 41.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Charles H. Castle Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
5.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
844 students
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
522 students
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| Metric | Charles H. Castle Elementary | Christa McAuliffe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93% | 74.3% |
| Environment Score | 2.1 | 6.0 |
| State Rank | #6,890 of 9,557 | #1,963 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 80th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Charles H. Castle Elementary | Christa McAuliffe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 28.0% | 41.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 54.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Charles H. Castle Elementary | Christa McAuliffe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 844 | 522 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 27.2:1 | 20.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.0% | 74.3% |
| District | Panama-Buena Vista Union | Panama-Buena Vista Union |
| City | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bakersfield (93309) | Bakersfield (93311) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,143 | $117,591 |
| Median Home Value | $286,600 | $425,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,268 | $1,884 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.9% | 38.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 6.7% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 24 min |