Ponderosa Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Spokane Valley, Washington 99206 · Central Valley School District
#251 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#8733 of 50,301 nationally
About Ponderosa Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary is a public elementary located in Spokane Valley, in the Central Valley School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 344 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 251st of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 344.
There are 29 schools in Spokane Valley; Ponderosa Elementary ranks 4th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ponderosa Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ponderosa Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chester Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 2.3 km away
Horizon Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
472 students · 2.3 km away
Bowdish Middle School
Spokane Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students · 2.3 km away
University High School
Spokane Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,410 students · 2.5 km away
University Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 2.6 km away
South Pines Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 2.6 km away
Opportunity Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 3.4 km away
McDonald Elementary School
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 3.9 km away
Stem Academy at SVT
Spokane Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
190 students · 4.1 km away
Sunrise Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
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344 students
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344 students
Barnes Elementary
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343 students
Stewart Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
343 students
Reardan Elementary School
Reardan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
345 students
Campbell Hill Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ponderosa Elementary a good school?
Ponderosa Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #251 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ponderosa Elementary rank in Washington?
Ponderosa Elementary ranks #251 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #8733 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary?
Ponderosa Elementary had 344 students in 2025.
Is Ponderosa Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ponderosa Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ponderosa Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ponderosa Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.