B+
Ponderosa Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
295 Ponderosa Rd., South San Francisco, CA 94080 · (650) 877-8825 · Part of South San Francisco Unified School District
Students
359
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
35%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Ponderosa Elementary
- Math proficiency 13 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
295 Ponderosa Rd., South San Francisco
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten72
Grade 147
Grade 248
Grade 363
Grade 463
Grade 566
Enrollment over time
381’20
373’21
351’22
370’23
359’24
Down 5.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 47%Asian 28%White 14%Two or more races 10%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.