Ponderosa Elementary

295 Ponderosa Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080

351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school located in South San Francisco, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the South San Francisco Unified School District, the school is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a neighborhood-focused environment that emphasizes academic foundational skills and personal development for its diverse student body.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community, prioritizing both student achievement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the district, Ponderosa focuses on a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond. Through active parent involvement and collaborative teaching practices, Ponderosa strives to maintain a welcoming campus culture that encourages students to reach their full potential.

351

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponderosa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	154
Asian	96
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
154 (43.9 %)
Asian
96 (27.4 %)
White
58 (16.5 %)
Two or More
38 (10.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	South San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(650)877-8825
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 51