Overland High School vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overland High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | Overland High School Aurora, Colorado | Ponderosa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 307 | #837 of 993 |
| National rank | #12000 of 16,910 | #43745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,228 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 2,228 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 21.8).
- •Overland High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Overland High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Overland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 71.5%).
- •Overland High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.1).
- •Overland High School is the larger school with 2,228 students compared with 634.
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 Overland High School better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Overland High School ranks higher (35.9 vs 21.8 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 Overland High School and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overland High School: 2,228. Ponderosa Elementary School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overland High School and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Overland High School is 221st of 307 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 837th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).