Ponderosa Elementary

2135 South Mountain View Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802

www.acsd.k12.ca.us

785 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school located in Anaheim, California, serving students within the Anaheim Elementary School District. As a neighborhood institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school operates with a mission to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and personal development within a structured educational setting.

Beyond the classroom, Ponderosa Elementary acts as a vital hub for the Anaheim community, striving to engage families and encourage parental involvement in the educational process. The school utilizes the resources of the Anaheim Elementary School District to implement various programs aimed at student achievement and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary portal for accessing information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for school-wide collaboration.

785

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponderosa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	698
Black	6
Asian	23
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
698 (88.9%)
Two or More
32 (4.1%)
Asian
23 (2.9%)
White
19 (2.4%)
Black
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anaheim Elementary
Phone:	(714)517-8926
Website:	http://www.acsd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	512
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 128

Grade 6 107