PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ponderosa Elementary School, located in Meridian, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the West Ada School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school is recognized for its commitment to foundational education and fostering a supportive community environment. It generally focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—while encouraging social and emotional development through classroom engagement and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of Idaho’s largest school district, Ponderosa Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized academic initiatives of the West Ada system. The school is typically characterized by a neighborhood-focused atmosphere, where the faculty and staff work to create a safe, inclusive space for a diverse student body. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on student well-being, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

428

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	73
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
310 (72.4 %)
Hispanic
73 (17.1 %)
Two or More
30 (7.0 %)
Black
8 (1.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	49.3%
Male	217	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)