- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Ponderosa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ponderosa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060261012518
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponderosa Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #37 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ponderosa Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa Elementary ranks #37 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Elementary · California
NCES ID 060261012518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ponderosa Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 060261012518 · Anaheim, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 21.8:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students)
Ponderosa Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ponderosa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ponderosa Elementary
785 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
740 students
- Ross (Betsy) E
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
731 students
- Edison (Thomas
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
705 students
- Mann (Horace)
Mann (Horace) Elementary
705 students
- Marshall (John
Marshall (John) Elementary
688 students
What this shows Ponderosa Elementary reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponderosa Elementary compares
Ponderosa Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 785 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
White 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Ponderosa Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Elementary reports $21,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ponderosa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross (Betsy) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison (Thomas) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann (Horace) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall (John) Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponderosa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 students per teacher
Mann (Horace) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ponderosa Elementary
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary?
Ponderosa Elementary has 785 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ponderosa Elementary?
75.6% of students at Ponderosa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponderosa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ponderosa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponderosa Elementary?
Ponderosa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ponderosa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa Elementary ranks #37 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Elementary?
Besides Ponderosa Elementary, Anaheim Elementary also operates Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary (740 students), Ross (Betsy) Elementary (731 students), and Edison (Thomas) Elementary (705 students). See the Anaheim Elementary district page for the complete list.