Cesar E Chavez Elementary vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Cesar E Chavez Elementary Salem, Oregon | Ponderosa Elementary Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 678 | #138 of 678 |
| National rank | #45772 of 50,301 | #20018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 55% |
| city | Salem | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 18.5).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 29%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 88.1%).
- •Cesar E Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.2).
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 Cesar E Chavez Elementary better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary ranks higher (57.4 vs 18.5 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 Cesar E Chavez Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Salem and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary: 464. Ponderosa Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E Chavez Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary rank in Oregon?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary is 616th of 678 and Ponderosa Elementary is 138th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).