Ponderosa Elementary School

About Ponderosa Elementary School

Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Ponderosa, California. It is part of the Ponderosa Unified School District, and serves students in grades K-5. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages exploration, experimentation, and creativity.
At Ponderosa Elementary, students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their talents, and strive for academic excellence. The school offers a wide range of programs, including art, music, physical education, and technology. Students also have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. The school also provides a variety of support services, including counseling, health services, and special education.
Ponderosa Elementary is committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. The school strives to create a safe and respectful atmosphere that is conducive to learning. Teachers and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their potential and become successful, productive citizens.

Address:	295 Ponderosa Rd. South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone:	(650) 877-8825
Site:	ponderosa.ssfusd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	381 students

Overview Ponderosa Elementary School

Ponderosa Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ponderosa Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Ponderosa Elementary School

Ponderosa Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School is 0.70, 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.