Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
Ashland · Public other · Grades PK–PK
230 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Catlettsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy Ashland, Kentucky | Ponderosa Elementary School Catlettsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #151 of 707 |
| National rank | – | #15124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 230 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Ashland | Catlettsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 72.2%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 230.
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 Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy better than Ponderosa Elementary 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 Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Catlettsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy: 230. Ponderosa Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy is unranked and Ponderosa Elementary School is 151st of 707 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).