PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POST FALLS DISTRICT school district, located in POST FALLS, ID with about 447 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Post Falls, Idaho, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Post Falls School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining high standards for student achievement, often utilizing a collaborative approach that involves teachers, staff, and parents to help children reach their full potential.

The facility itself is situated in a residential area of Post Falls, providing a stable and focused setting for early childhood education. Beyond the standard core curriculum—which includes math, literacy, science, and social studies—the school typically offers various programs designed to enrich the student experience, such as music, physical education, and technology integration. Ponderosa Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education, aiming to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of belonging and school pride within the local community.

For more information, contact PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 773-1508 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3483 EAST PONDEROSA BOULEVARD
POST FALLS, ID 83877-0040
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PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POST FALLS, ID with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
447
Teachers:
23.6
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 447 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.