Appleton Elementary School vs Pomona Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Pomona Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Appleton Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Pomona Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 993 | #486 of 993 |
| National rank | #25016 of 50,301 | #28810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 44.7).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 50.1%).
- •Pomona Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.3).
- •Appleton Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 395.
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 Appleton Elementary School better than Pomona Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Appleton Elementary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 44.7 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 Appleton Elementary School and Pomona Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Elementary School: 439. Pomona Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Elementary School and Pomona Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Appleton Elementary School is 407th of 993 and Pomona Elementary School is 486th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).