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Ponderosa Elementary School

Ponderosa Elementary School is a public primary school in South San Francisco, CA, serving grades K–5, rated A-, with 359 students and a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 55% in English Language Arts, 50% in Math and 39% in Science.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
359
Students per teacher
22.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts55%
Math50%
Science39%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic47%
Asian28%
White14%
Two or more races10%
Pacific Islander1%
Black0%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
35%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-10.3%
Prior-year enrollment
400

Homes assigned to this school

1,893 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Ponderosa Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
295 Ponderosa Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone
(650) 877-8825
Website
ponderosa-ssfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063753006349
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School district

South San Francisco Unified School District

District rating
B
Schools
17
Students
7,664
Spending per student
$17,786
Teachers (FTE)
405
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Ponderosa Elementary School

How is Ponderosa Elementary School rated?

Ponderosa Elementary School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. South San Francisco Unified School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Ponderosa Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Ponderosa Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 55% in English Language Arts, 50% in Math and 39% in Science.

What grades does Ponderosa Elementary School serve?

Ponderosa Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary School?

359 students attend Ponderosa Elementary School, down from 400 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Ponderosa Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,893 residential properties to Ponderosa Elementary School in and around South San Francisco. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Ponderosa Elementary School in?

Ponderosa Elementary School is part of South San Francisco Unified School District, which reports 17 schools, 7,664 students and $17,786 of spending per student.