Ponderosa Elementary School
Ponderosa Elementary School serves 447 students in grades 1-5.
Ponderosa Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Ponderosa Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ponderosa Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #279 out of 676 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 89% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Post Falls School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ponderosa Elementary School is Post Falls High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is River City Middle School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Post Falls Post Falls High School Math: 37% | Reading: 74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,546 student10
2.0 miles
2832 East Poleline Road
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-0581 2 9-12 1,546 - Post Falls River City Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 605 students10
2.0 miles
1505 North Fir Street
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 457-0933 2 6-8 605 - Post Falls Prairie View Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 1-5 | 443 students10
2.1 miles
2478 E Poleline Ave
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 773-8327 2.1 1-5 443 - Post Falls Frederick Post Kinder Center Grades: PK-2 | 414 students
2.5 miles
205 West Mullan
Post Falls, ID 83877
(208) 777-0479 2.5 PK-2 414 - Post Falls Greensferry Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 1-5 | 361 students10
2.5 miles
1520 N. Bunting Lane
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-0999 2.5 1-5 361
School Reviews
| 5 I absolutely loved Ponderosa I am now going into sixth grade and was at ponderosa for about 4 1/2 years, we moved so I had to switch schools. I have never been to a school more organized or well prepared than ponderosa I'm proud that it won. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Cherr |
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