Chester Elementary School vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary School Spokane Valley, Washington | Ponderosa Elementary Spokane Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,154 | #251 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9990 of 50,301 | #8733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| city | Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 71.9).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 41.9%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •Chester Elementary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 344.
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 Chester Elementary School better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 71.9 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 Chester Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Spokane Valley and Spokane Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Elementary School: 410. Ponderosa Elementary: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary rank in Washington?
Chester Elementary School is 274th of 1,154 and Ponderosa Elementary is 251st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).