Chaparral Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Meridian, Idaho | Ponderosa Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 352 | #138 of 352 |
| National rank | #13634 of 50,301 | #20917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 545 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 56.1).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 50.6%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.7).
- •Chaparral Elementary is the larger school with 545 students compared with 411.
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 Chaparral Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 56.1 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 Chaparral Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 545. Ponderosa Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Chaparral Elementary is 75th of 352 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 138th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).