Ponderosa Elementary

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ponderosa Elementary School, located in Loveland, Colorado, is a dedicated educational facility serving the Thompson School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded learning experience, encouraging students to develop foundational skills while participating in a variety of school activities that promote community and collaboration among the student body.

The school benefits from its location within the established Loveland community, maintaining strong ties with local families and stakeholders. With a curriculum aligned to Colorado state standards, Ponderosa emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while often integrating technology and creative arts into daily instruction. By fostering a culture of respect and lifelong learning, Ponderosa Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

364

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponderosa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	65
Black	1
Two or More	11

White
287 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
65 (17.9 %)
Two or More
11 (3.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Thompson School District R-2J
Phone:	(970)679-9500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ponderosa Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ponderosa Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	53.3%
Male	170	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)