PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ponderosa Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Central Valley School District school district, located in Spokane Valley, WA with about 427 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Ponderosa Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Spokane Valley, Washington, and operates as part of the Central Valley School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school typically focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while providing various extracurricular opportunities to help students develop well-rounded skills and interests.
As a member of the Central Valley School District, Ponderosa Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, technological integration, and commitment to preparing students for future educational stages. The school maintains a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, encouraging parents and guardians to participate in school activities to support the overall student experience. For those seeking specific details regarding enrollment, current school-wide initiatives, or academic performance data, the district’s website at [http://www.cvsd.org/](http://www.cvsd.org/) serves as the primary hub for administrative information and school news.
For more information, contact Ponderosa Elementary at (509) 558-6450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206-9670
(509) 558-6450
http://www.cvsd.org/
PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Spokane Valley, WA with about 427 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Central Valley School District
- Total Students:
- 427
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 427 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.