Edgewater Elementary School vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewater Elementary School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
335 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Edgewater Elementary School Edgewater, Colorado | Ponderosa Elementary Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #888 of 993 | #217 of 993 |
| National rank | #45585 of 50,301 | #15346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| city | Edgewater | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 18.8).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 63.9%).
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 Edgewater Elementary School better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 18.8 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 Edgewater Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewater Elementary School: 335. Ponderosa Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewater Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary rank in Colorado?
Edgewater Elementary School is 888th of 993 and Ponderosa Elementary is 217th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).