Ellis Elementary School vs. Ponderosa Elementary School
Should I attend Ellis Elementary School or Ponderosa Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Ponderosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 647 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
647 students
518 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
132
79
Grade 1 Students
108
91
Grade 2 Students
108
91
Grade 3 Students
107
89
Grade 4 Students
101
82
Grade 5 Students
91
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
42%
46%
% Hispanic
32%
30%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
14%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%