Ponderosa Elementary School vs Prairie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Prairie Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,491 students
| Measure | Ponderosa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Prairie Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 993 | #224 of 262 |
| National rank | #43745 of 50,301 | #13555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 634 | 1,491 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 1,491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.8 vs 21.4).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Prairie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 71.5%).
- •Prairie Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.1).
- •Prairie Middle School is the larger school with 1,491 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 Ponderosa Elementary School better than Prairie Middle 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 Ponderosa Elementary School and Prairie Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponderosa Elementary School: 634. Prairie Middle School: 1,491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponderosa Elementary School and Prairie Middle School rank in Colorado?
Ponderosa Elementary School is 837th of 993 and Prairie Middle School is 224th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).