School Overview
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.
415
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponderosa Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White331
Hispanic29
Black15
Two or More27
American Indian9
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    331 (79.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (6.5 %)
  • Black
    15 (3.6 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.0 %)
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: Central Valley School District
Phone: (509)558-6450
Website: http://www.cvsd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 85
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 78
Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ponderosa Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten3
Kindergarten54
Grade 185
Grade 257
Grade 370
Grade 478
Grade 568
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ponderosa Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19647.2%
Male21952.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)