Lampson Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lampson Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
676 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
785 students
| Measure | Lampson Elementary Garden Grove, California | Ponderosa Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3968 of 5,693 | #5132 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42695 of 50,301 | #48225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 676 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 13% |
| city | Garden Grove | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lampson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 13.7).
- •Lampson Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Lampson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 82%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 27.0).
- •Ponderosa Elementary is the larger school with 785 students compared with 676.
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 Lampson Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lampson Elementary ranks higher (23.4 vs 13.7 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 Lampson Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lampson Elementary: 676. Ponderosa Elementary: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lampson Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in California?
Lampson Elementary is 3968th of 5,693 and Ponderosa Elementary is 5132nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).