Highline Community Elementary School vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highline Community Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Highline Community Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Ponderosa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 993 | #837 of 993 |
| National rank | #43963 of 50,301 | #43745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 20% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.4 vs 21.8).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 7%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Highline Community Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 71.5%).
- •Highline Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.1).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 435.
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 Highline Community Elementary School better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highline Community Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highline Community Elementary School: 435. Ponderosa Elementary School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highline Community Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Highline Community Elementary School is 844th of 993 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 837th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).