Lava Ridge Elementary School vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lava Ridge Elementary School
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Lava Ridge Elementary School Bend, Oregon | Ponderosa Elementary Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 678 | #138 of 678 |
| National rank | #13298 of 50,301 | #20018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 404 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lava Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 57.4).
- •Lava Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Lava Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 48.3%).
- •Lava Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 404.
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 Lava Ridge Elementary School better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lava Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 57.4 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 Lava Ridge Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lava Ridge Elementary School: 404. Ponderosa Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lava Ridge Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary rank in Oregon?
Lava Ridge Elementary School is 80th of 678 and Ponderosa Elementary is 138th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).