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#500 of 719 schools in ID
Ponderosa Elementary School
Elementary School · Post Falls District · Post Falls, ID
A Post Falls District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 40, Post Falls, ID 83877
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ponderosa Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ponderosa Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Post Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Genesis Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Prairie View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Greensferry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Post Falls District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $9,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponderosa Elementary School is listed in POST FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponderosa Elementary School
Ponderosa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Post Falls, ID, part of Post Falls District, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponderosa Elementary School
What grades does Ponderosa Elementary School serve?
Ponderosa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary School?
Ponderosa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponderosa Elementary School rank in ID?
Ponderosa Elementary School ranks #500 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Ponderosa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponderosa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponderosa Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ponderosa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ponderosa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponderosa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ponderosa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponderosa Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Ponderosa Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kootenai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (208) 773-1508
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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