Childers Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childers Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Childers Elementary Lincolnton, North Carolina | Ponderosa Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 1,457 | #1098 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35686 of 50,301 | #43986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Lincolnton | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Childers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 21.4).
- •Childers Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Childers Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 97.1%).
- •Childers Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Childers Elementary is the larger school with 418 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 Childers Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Childers Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 21.4 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 Childers Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Lincolnton and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Childers Elementary: 418. Ponderosa Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Childers Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Childers Elementary is 656th of 1,457 and Ponderosa Elementary is 1098th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).