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Eastridge Community Elementary School vs. Ponderosa Elementary School

Should you attend Eastridge Community Elementary School or Ponderosa Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Eastridge Community Elementary School
11777 East Wesley Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ponderosa Elementary School
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Ponderosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eastridge Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
651 students
572 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eastridge Community Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ponderosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eastridge Community Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ponderosa Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eastridge Community Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ponderosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eastridge Community Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1543 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1336 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eastridge Community Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ponderosa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
18%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastridge Community Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastridge Community Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eastridge Community Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ponderosa Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
94
45
Kindergarten Students
91
90
Grade 1 Students
93
89
Grade 2 Students
113
99
Grade 3 Students
79
76
Grade 4 Students
85
80
Grade 5 Students
96
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Eastridge Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eastridge Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eastridge Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eastridge Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eastridge Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eastridge Community Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eastridge Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eastridge Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eastridge Community Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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