Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponderosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ponderosa Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Ponderosa Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School is 0.45, which is more 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
#173 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
72%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponderosa Elementary School's ranking?
Ponderosa Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Ponderosa Elementary School often compared to?
Ponderosa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Elementary School, Compass Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary School?
433 students attend Ponderosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ponderosa Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponderosa Elementary School?
Ponderosa Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ponderosa Elementary School offer ?
Ponderosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ponderosa Elementary School part of?
Ponderosa Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 7/29/2020
Very Happy with 1st Grade teacher. Very kind and loving. Hoping Ponderosa will open again after Covid has brought the entire USA to its knees.
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