Ponderosa Elementary
South San Francisco, CA · South San Francisco Unified · Grades K-5
1,750th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
Ponderosa Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ponderosa Elementary 1,750th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2015 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
Ponderosa Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 183 students tested
Ponderosa Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 370 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.9% | 45.9% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 19.5% | 27.3% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 14.5% | 14.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.9% | 9.5% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Ponderosa Elementary
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 94080 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ponderosa Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Los Cerritos ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 0.4 mi away5,398th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 9Buri Buri ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1 mi away866th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 68% - 10Monte Verde ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.3 mi away319th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 79% - 5Sunshine Gardens ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.3 mi away3,099th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 2Spruce ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.3 mi away4,870th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 19% - –Hillside ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.6 mi away
- 1Martin ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.7 mi away5,309th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 17% - 7Allen (Decima M.) ElementarySan Bruno Park Elementary · 1.8 mi away2,223rd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ponderosa Elementary in?
Ponderosa Elementary is part of the South San Francisco Unified district in South San Francisco, California.
Is Ponderosa Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ponderosa Elementary 1,750th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ponderosa Elementary?
Hispanic 46%, Asian 27%, White 15%, Two or more races 10% (370 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ponderosa Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94080 is $1.24M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.