Ellis 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.
Ellis Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
768 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Ponderosa Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1114 of 5,693 | #641 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14903 of 50,301 | #9199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 768 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 73% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 64.8).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Ellis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 28.4%).
- •Ellis Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.8).
- •Ellis Elementary is the larger school with 768 students compared with 524.
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 Ellis Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 64.8 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 Ellis Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary: 768. Ponderosa Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in California?
Ellis Elementary is 1114th of 5,693 and Ponderosa Elementary is 641st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).