Challenge School vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Challenge School Denver, Colorado | Ponderosa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 993 | #837 of 993 |
| National rank | #1922 of 50,301 | #43745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 560 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 20% |
| city | Denver | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 21.8).
- •Challenge School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 20%).
- •Challenge School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 33%).
- •Challenge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 71.5%).
- •Challenge School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.1).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 560.
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 Challenge School better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge School ranks higher (86.2 vs 21.8 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 Challenge School and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge School: 560. Ponderosa Elementary School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge School and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Challenge School is 5th of 993 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 837th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).