Newman School vs Ponderosa School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newman School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
Ponderosa School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Newman School Billings, Montana | Ponderosa School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 267 | #225 of 267 |
| National rank | #36925 of 50,301 | #38772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 249 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 29.7).
- •Newman School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Newman School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Ponderosa School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 74.7%).
- •Ponderosa School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Ponderosa School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 249.
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 Newman School better than Ponderosa School?
On the Success Index (US), Newman School ranks higher (32.5 vs 29.7 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 Newman School and Ponderosa School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newman School: 249. Ponderosa School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newman School and Ponderosa School rank in Montana?
Newman School is 214th of 267 and Ponderosa School is 225th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).