Excellent
#1032 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Ponderosa Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Clara Unified · Sunnyvale, CA
A Santa Clara Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
804 Ponderosa Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
- Math 58% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ponderosa Elementary score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ponderosa Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sunnyvale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,217
Median home value
$1,784,200
Median rent
$2,923/mo
College educated
70.2%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| St Lawrence Elementary/middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| St. Lawrence SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Ellis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 758 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Clara Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #11 of 28
- District spending per student
- $27,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponderosa Elementary is listed in Santa Clara Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponderosa Elementary
Ponderosa Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA, part of Santa Clara Unified, serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,032 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponderosa Elementary
What grades does Ponderosa Elementary serve?
Ponderosa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary?
Ponderosa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponderosa Elementary rank in CA?
Ponderosa Elementary ranks #1,032 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ponderosa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponderosa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ponderosa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponderosa Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ponderosa Elementary a charter school?
No, Ponderosa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponderosa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ponderosa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponderosa Elementary?
26.7% of students at Ponderosa Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (408) 423-4000
- Area population (ZIP 94086)
- 48,956
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94086; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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