Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 73%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponderosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ponderosa Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ponderosa Elementary School often compared to?
Ponderosa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Braly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary School?
518 students attend Ponderosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ponderosa Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponderosa Elementary School?
Ponderosa Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ponderosa Elementary School offer ?
Ponderosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ponderosa Elementary School part of?
Ponderosa Elementary School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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