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Ponderosa Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
804 Ponderosa Ave,
Sunnyvale, CA
Santa Clara Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Alissa Metlzer
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.5%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
39.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
22.8%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
45.1%
Hispanic
31.1%
White
19%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/7/2025
My son attended this school from 2nd to 3rd grade. When we first arrived in the United States, I relied heavily on school ratings, not fully understanding how they were calculated. I assumed that a 6/10 rating meant an average school. But let me tell you— the teachers at Ponderosa truly know their c...
2/7/2023
My son completed elementary school last year at Ponderosa. He was in Ponderosa since kindergarten. Our experience has been absolutely great from the beginning. Within two weeks of joining kindergarten, my son began to read which he could not in a private pre-k school. This school has great teachers...
8/29/2021
I am very happy with the school...My daughter went to this school from 1st grade to 5th grade...last year she graduated from ponderosa...she loved her school and teachers..all the staff is very hard working...I am very pleased with her progress over the years...even the office staff is very helpful....
1/29/2021
This school is a gem! It is not a score 10, but I have did quite a bit of research and compared with several schools with scores 9 or 10, and I still decided to join this school. We have been with the school for 4 years. I believe I have made the right decision. The teachers are extremely nice. The...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$569K - $3.7M
Homes For Sale
41
Average Home Value
$1,882,410
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
65%
Household Income
$186,765
% of College Grads
70%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,734 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
71.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,645 - $5,295 per month
- Halford Gardens Apartments
- 1 - 4 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 617+ Sq Ft
- 1901 Halford Ave
- Santa Clara, CA
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Machado Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Ponderosa Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Panama Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carl Eklund Memorial Park
- Playground
Braly Park
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Playground
Raynor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
East Murphy
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Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Sunnyvale, CA and is served by the Santa Clara Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 518 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Ponderosa Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,882,410. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Valley Continuation High School, Fremont High School, Santa Clara High School, and more. Learn more about what Sunnyvale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ponderosa Elementary School.