Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)14%
55%
Black
(19-20)1%
5%
White
(19-20)76%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
54%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary School?
575 students attend Ponderosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ponderosa Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Paradise Unified School District.
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