Ponderosa Elementary School, CO
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5Pre-Kindergarten Offered
1885 South Lima Street, Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
How Ponderosa Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score6
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Ponderosa Elementary School
647Students
100%Low-Income Students
49Teachers
13 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 17% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 16% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 18% | 14% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 25% | 4% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 57% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% | 32% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 11% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Ponderosa Elementary School
18%Math Proficiency
25%Reading Proficiency
22%Average Proficiency
96%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 22% | 41% | 50% |
| Male | 20% | 37% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 20% | 39% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 22% | 39% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 22% | 41% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 53% | 59% |
| Black | 12% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 45% | 54% |
| Other | 25% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 12% | 28% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 17% | 28% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 10% | 24% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Ponderosa Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CO | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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