Benjamin J Martin Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin J Martin Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Benjamin J Martin Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Ponderosa Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1147 of 1,457 | #1098 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44947 of 50,301 | #43986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 522 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 19.8).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 97.7%).
- •Benjamin J Martin Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.0).
- •Benjamin J Martin Elementary is the larger school with 522 students compared with 417.
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 Benjamin J Martin Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary ranks higher (21.4 vs 19.8 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 Benjamin J Martin Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin J Martin Elementary: 522. Ponderosa Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin J Martin Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Benjamin J Martin Elementary is 1147th of 1,457 and Ponderosa Elementary is 1098th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).