Joe Shoemaker School vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Shoemaker School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Joe Shoemaker School Denver, Colorado | Ponderosa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 993 | #837 of 993 |
| National rank | #44731 of 50,301 | #43745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 543 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Denver | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 20.2).
- •Joe Shoemaker School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Joe Shoemaker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 71.5%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.7).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 543.
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 Joe Shoemaker School better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary School ranks higher (21.8 vs 20.2 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 Joe Shoemaker School and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Shoemaker School: 543. Ponderosa Elementary School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Shoemaker School and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Joe Shoemaker School is 866th of 993 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 837th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).