Ponderosa Elementary School
Ponderosa Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ponderosa Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ponderosa Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ponderosa Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 1263 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
94%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary School?
321 students attend Ponderosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ponderosa Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponderosa Elementary School?
Ponderosa Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ponderosa Elementary School offer ?
Ponderosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ponderosa Elementary School part of?
Ponderosa Elementary School is part of Boyd County School District.
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