Buri Buri Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buri Buri Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
Ponderosa Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Buri Buri Elementary South San Francisco, California | Ponderosa Elementary South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1224 of 5,693 | #1672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16369 of 50,301 | #22096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 584 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | South San Francisco | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buri Buri Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 54.4).
- •Buri Buri Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Buri Buri Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Buri Buri Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 35.4%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.5).
- •Buri Buri Elementary is the larger school with 584 students compared with 359.
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 Buri Buri Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buri Buri Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 54.4 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 Buri Buri Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buri Buri Elementary: 584. Ponderosa Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buri Buri Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in California?
Buri Buri Elementary is 1224th of 5,693 and Ponderosa Elementary is 1672nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).