Ponderosa Elementary

10105 E Cimmaron Dr
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

www.cvsd.org/

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school located in Spokane Valley, Washington, and operates as part of the Central Valley School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school typically focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while providing various extracurricular opportunities to help students develop well-rounded skills and interests.

As a member of the Central Valley School District, Ponderosa Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, technological integration, and commitment to preparing students for future educational stages. The school maintains a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, encouraging parents and guardians to participate in school activities to support the overall student experience. For those seeking specific details regarding enrollment, current school-wide initiatives, or academic performance data, the district’s website at [http://www.cvsd.org/](http://www.cvsd.org/) serves as the primary hub for administrative information and school news.

344

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponderosa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	30
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
263 (76.5%)
Hispanic
30 (8.7%)
Two or More
29 (8.4%)
Black
10 (2.9%)
American Indian
7 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Central Valley School District
Phone:	(509)558-6450
Website:	http://www.cvsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 69