Ponderosa Elementary
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District · Grades PK-5
284th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
Ponderosa Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ponderosa Elementary 284th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 76th in 2025.
Ponderosa Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 195 students tested
Ponderosa Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 372 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 80.4% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 7.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Ponderosa Elementary
Typical home value $426K in zip 99206 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
- 9Chester Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.4 mi away220th of 1,174
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 7University Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.6 mi away418th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 6South Pines ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 1.6 mi away582nd of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 4Opportunity ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 2.1 mi away792nd of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 38% - 8McDonald Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 2.4 mi away254th of 1,174
ELA 68% · Math 57% - 9Sunrise ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 3 mi away131st of 1,174
ELA 73% · Math 71% - 4Broadway ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 3.1 mi away725th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 39% - 8Ness ElementaryWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 3.2 mi away352nd of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ponderosa Elementary in?
Ponderosa Elementary is part of the Central Valley School District district in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Is Ponderosa Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ponderosa Elementary 284th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ponderosa Elementary?
White 80%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 7%, Black 3% (372 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ponderosa Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99206 is $426K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.