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Ponderosa Elementary

Sunnyvale, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
ponderosa.santaclarausd.org804 Ponderosa Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086(408) 423-4000
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

236 students tested

66.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 59.1% did.

  • Exceeded44.5%
  • Met21.6%
  • Nearly met13.1%
  • Not met20.8%

Math

240 students tested

67.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 58.1% did.

  • Exceeded46.7%
  • Met20.8%
  • Nearly met13.3%
  • Not met19.2%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year573553
Suspended in or out of school1.2% · 70.0% · 0
Suspensions80
Violence with injury70
Violence without injury10
Weapons00
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall488492
Suspended out of school0.2% · 11.6% · 8
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

8.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted545550
Chronically absent13.4% · 738.0% · 44

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

513 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino34.3%
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White16.4%
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Black or African American0.8%
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Asian41.9%
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Two or More Races4.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native1.6%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063543006049

District
Santa Clara Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
513 students
Teachers (FTE)
24

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