Ponderosa Elementary
Spokane Valley, WA · Central Valley School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
284th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
10105 E Cimmaron Dr, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509)558-6450NCES ID 530111001756Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 195 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 372 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 80.4% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 7.8% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $426K in zip 99206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ponderosa Elementary
- #220Chester Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.4 mi away220th of 1,174
ELA 67% ▲6 · Math 61% ▲1Compare - #418University Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 1.6 mi away418th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▼4 · Math 51% ▼9Compare - #582South Pines ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 1.6 mi away582nd of 1,174
ELA 48% ▼13 · Math 45% ▼15Compare - #792Opportunity ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 2.1 mi away792nd of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼23 · Math 38% ▼22Compare - #254McDonald Elementary SchoolCentral Valley School District · 2.4 mi away254th of 1,174
ELA 68% ▲7 · Math 57% ▼3Compare - #131Sunrise ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 3 mi away131st of 1,174
ELA 73% ▲12 · Math 71% ▲11Compare - #725Broadway ElementaryCentral Valley School District · 3.1 mi away725th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼19 · Math 39% ▼21Compare - #352Ness ElementaryWest Valley School District (Spokane) · 3.2 mi away352nd of 1,174
ELA 56% ▼5 · Math 58% ▼2Compare
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.