Big Thompson Elementary School vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Thompson Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
179 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Big Thompson Elementary School Loveland, Colorado | Ponderosa Elementary Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 993 | #217 of 993 |
| National rank | #14570 of 50,301 | #15346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 179 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Loveland | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Thompson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 64.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 24.6%).
- •Big Thompson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
- •Ponderosa Elementary is the larger school with 335 students compared with 179.
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 Big Thompson Elementary School better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Thompson Elementary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 64.2 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 Big Thompson Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Loveland and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Thompson Elementary School: 179. Ponderosa Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Thompson Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary rank in Colorado?
Big Thompson Elementary School is 200th of 993 and Ponderosa Elementary is 217th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).