Lucile Erwin Middle School vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucile Erwin Middle School
Loveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Lucile Erwin Middle School Loveland, Colorado | Ponderosa Elementary Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 262 | #217 of 993 |
| National rank | #8677 of 15,369 | #15346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Loveland | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 45.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 36.9%).
- •Lucile Erwin Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.0).
- •Lucile Erwin Middle School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 335.
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 Lucile Erwin Middle School better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 45.2 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 Lucile Erwin Middle School and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Loveland and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucile Erwin Middle School: 686. Ponderosa Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucile Erwin Middle School and Ponderosa Elementary rank in Colorado?
Lucile Erwin Middle School is 124th of 262 and Ponderosa Elementary is 217th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).