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 is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 schools are Ponderosa Elementary School often compared to?
Ponderosa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shasta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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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