Ellis Elementary School vs. Ponderosa Elementary School
Should you attend Ellis Elementary School or Ponderosa Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ponderosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 768 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
768 students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2213 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1656 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
184
112
Grade 1 Students
114
72
Grade 2 Students
121
89
Grade 3 Students
115
86
Grade 4 Students
115
83
Grade 5 Students
119
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
40%
39%
% Hispanic
41%
36%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
12%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%