Kendall College & Career Academy vs Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 818 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kendall College & Career Academy
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | Kendall College & Career Academy Norwalk, Connecticut | Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 596 | #148 of 178 |
| National rank | #26097 of 50,301 | #9875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 25% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kendall College & Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 39.8).
- •Kendall College & Career Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Kendall College & Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 63%).
- •Kendall College & Career Academy does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.0).
- •Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy is the larger school with 637 students compared with 416.
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 Kendall College & Career Academy better than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kendall College & Career Academy ranks higher (48.6 vs 39.8 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 Kendall College & Career Academy and Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kendall College & Career Academy: 416. Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kendall College & Career Academy and Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy rank in Connecticut?
Kendall College & Career Academy is 416th of 596 and Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy is 148th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).