Los Cerritos Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 779 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Cerritos Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Ponderosa Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Los Cerritos Elementary South San Francisco, California | Ponderosa Elementary South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3482 of 5,693 | #1672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39698 of 50,301 | #22096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 304 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | South San Francisco | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 28.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 62.2%).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.4).
- •Ponderosa Elementary is the larger school with 359 students compared with 304.
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 Los Cerritos Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary ranks higher (54.4 vs 28.2 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 Los Cerritos Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 779 m in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Cerritos Elementary: 304. Ponderosa Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Cerritos Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in California?
Los Cerritos Elementary is 3482nd of 5,693 and Ponderosa Elementary is 1672nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).