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Orangewood Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School

Should you attend Orangewood Elementary School or Longfellow Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Orangewood Elementary School
9600 Eucalyptus Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Longfellow Elementary School
1900 Stockton St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Orangewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Orangewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 764 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-6
Total Students
654 students
764 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orangewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longfellow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orangewood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longfellow Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orangewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longfellow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orangewood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edison Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bakersfield City School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5422 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#9177 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orangewood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Longfellow Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in CA)
8%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orangewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edison Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bakersfield City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orangewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edison Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bakersfield City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orangewood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Longfellow Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
156
126
Grade 1 Students
111
100
Grade 2 Students
139
105
Grade 3 Students
120
106
Grade 4 Students
128
119
Grade 5 Students
-
109
Grade 6 Students
-
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orangewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edison Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orangewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edison Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
87%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orangewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edison Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orangewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edison Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orangewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edison Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orangewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edison Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orangewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edison Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orangewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edison Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orangewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edison Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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