Ellis Elementary School vs. Ponderosa Elementary School
Should you attend Ellis Elementary School or Ponderosa Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ponderosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 695 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 501 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
695 students
501 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2366 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1641 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
136
72
Grade 1 Students
117
77
Grade 2 Students
115
89
Grade 3 Students
119
87
Grade 4 Students
115
88
Grade 5 Students
93
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
43%
45%
% Hispanic
35%
31%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
12%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
