Monte Verde Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Verde Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students
Ponderosa Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Monte Verde Elementary San Bruno, California | Ponderosa Elementary South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 5,693 | #1672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6598 of 50,301 | #22096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 517 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 52% |
| city | San Bruno | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 54.4).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 35.4%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.6).
- •Monte Verde Elementary is the larger school with 517 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 Monte Verde Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Verde Elementary ranks higher (77.2 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 Monte Verde Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Verde Elementary: 517. Ponderosa Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Verde Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in California?
Monte Verde Elementary is 431st of 5,693 and Ponderosa Elementary is 1672nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).