- Ponderosa Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Big Thompson Elementary School (606.7:1 vs. 392:1).
- Big Thompson Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ponderosa Elementary (10 vs. 0).
- Ponderosa Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Big Thompson Elementary School (23 vs. 15).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Big Thompson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ponderosa Elementary (64 vs. 59).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ponderosa Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Big Thompson Elementary School (23 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Big Thompson Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ponderosa Elementary (10 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ponderosa Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Big Thompson Elementary School (606.7:1 vs. 392:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Big Thompson Elementary School
$14,677.78
Ponderosa Elementary
$14,677.78
Local revenue share
Big Thompson Elementary School
57.7%
Ponderosa Elementary
57.7%
State revenue share
Big Thompson Elementary School
33.8%
Ponderosa Elementary
33.8%
Federal revenue share
Big Thompson Elementary School
8.5%
Ponderosa Elementary
8.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Big Thompson Elementary School
30.7%
Ponderosa Elementary
30.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Larimer County
$91,364
Larimer County
$91,364
Poverty rate
Larimer County
11.1%
Larimer County
11.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Larimer County
51.7%
Larimer County
51.7%
Unemployment rate
Larimer County
4.1%
Larimer County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.