Eastridge Community Elementary School vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastridge Community Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
716 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Eastridge Community Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Ponderosa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 993 | #837 of 993 |
| National rank | #40142 of 50,301 | #43745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 716 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 21.8).
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 71.5%).
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.1).
- •Eastridge Community Elementary School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 634.
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 Eastridge Community Elementary School better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks higher (27.4 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 Eastridge Community Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastridge Community Elementary School: 716. Ponderosa Elementary School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastridge Community Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Eastridge Community Elementary School is 750th of 993 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 837th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).