Ponderosa Elementary School vs Prairie View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Post Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Prairie View Elementary
Post Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Ponderosa Elementary School Post Falls, Idaho | Prairie View Elementary Post Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 352 | #133 of 352 |
| National rank | #30954 of 50,301 | #19886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Post Falls | Post Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 41.5).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 59.2%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 349.
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 View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 41.5 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 Ponderosa Elementary School and Prairie View Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Post Falls and Post Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponderosa Elementary School: 466. Prairie View Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponderosa Elementary School and Prairie View Elementary rank in Idaho?
Ponderosa Elementary School is 243rd of 352 and Prairie View Elementary is 133rd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).