Mountain View Elementary School vs Ponderosa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
324 students
Ponderosa High School
Parker · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,406 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary School Parker, Colorado | Ponderosa High School Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #193 of 993 | #63 of 307 |
| National rank | #14125 of 50,301 | #4204 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,406 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 1,406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.0 vs 66.4).
- •Ponderosa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 16.4%).
- •Mountain View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.4).
- •Ponderosa High School is the larger school with 1,406 students compared with 324.
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 Mountain View Elementary School better than Ponderosa High 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 Mountain View Elementary School and Ponderosa High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary School: 324. Ponderosa High School: 1,406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary School and Ponderosa High School rank in Colorado?
Mountain View Elementary School is 193rd of 993 and Ponderosa High School is 63rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).