School overview
At a glance
Reported students
466
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 466 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in POST FALLS. It is one of 12 current school records connected to POST FALLS DISTRICT. NCES reports 466 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the Idaho median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.2%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.2%
- Hispanic6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in POST FALLS DISTRICT
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
WEST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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425 reported students
GREENSFERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
TREATY ROCK ELEMENTARY
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
SELTICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
MULLAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students