William Penn Elementary vs Caroline Harris Elementary
Caroline Harris Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 4.5/10. Caroline Harris Elementary is significantly larger with 586 students, about 2.3× the size of William Penn Elementary (255). In math proficiency, William Penn Elementary leads at 32.0%.
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.
William Penn Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
255 students
Caroline Harris Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
586 students
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| Metric | William Penn Elementary | Caroline Harris Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Growth Score | 3.3 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.4% | 85.2% |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| State Rank | #8,396 of 9,557 | #885 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 12th | 91th |
Test Scores
| Subject | William Penn Elementary | Caroline Harris Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 21.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | William Penn Elementary | Caroline Harris Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 255 | 586 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.4% | 85.2% |
| District | Bakersfield City | Bakersfield City |
| City | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bakersfield (93304) | Bakersfield (93309) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,627 | $62,143 |
| Median Home Value | $228,800 | $286,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,141 | $1,268 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.1% | 19.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.4% | 17.0% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 22 min |