Ponderosa Elementary School

Summary:

Ponderosa Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, serving 324 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Boyd County School District, which is ranked 91 out of 159 districts in the state.

Ponderosa Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 105-181 out of 700-719 schools from 2014-2019. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 111 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools, placing it in the top 16% and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ponderosa's students outperform the Boyd County and state averages in most subject areas, including mathematics, reading, science, writing, and social studies. For example, in 5th grade mathematics, Ponderosa had 73% of students proficient or better, compared to 42% in Boyd County and 41% statewide.

Ponderosa Elementary outperforms the other nearby schools in the Boyd County and Ashland Independent school districts in most academic areas. The only nearby school that comes close to Ponderosa's performance is Poage Elementary in the Ashland Independent district, which also ranks in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (over 50%), Ponderosa Elementary is able to outperform the state and district averages in academic achievement, suggesting the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 16701 Ponderosa Dr
       Catlettsburg, KY  41129


(606) 928-2330

District: Boyd County

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Ponderosa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Boyd County Middle School
High:    Boyd County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details Ponderosa Elementary School ranks better than 83.8% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Ponderosa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ponderosa Elementary School 111th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Ponderosa Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boyd County:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyd County 91st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ponderosa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ponderosa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 47.75 346th 638 45.8%
2008 49.60 351st 651 46.1%
2009 58.79 277th 658 57.9%
2010 45.37 419th 683 38.7%
2011 48.73 378th 688 45.1%
2012 52.68 328th 713 54.0%
2013 57.57 291st 719 59.5%
2014 61.98 245th 705 65.2%
2015 77.78 105th 698 85.0%
2016 72.19 155th 690 77.5%
2017 58.10 274th 694 60.5%
2018 54.30 322nd 691 53.4%
2019 69.27 181st 700 74.1%
2022 71.51 137th 684 80.0%
2023 75.75 112th 687 83.7%
2024 76.58 111th 685 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ponderosa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.24 220th 661 66.7%
2023 86.67 24th 257 90.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ponderosa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.62 293rd 631 53.6%
2019 63.48 196th 664 70.5%
2022 62.95 168th 667 74.8%
2023 74.18 95th 670 85.8%
2024 67.98 157th 665 76.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ponderosa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.19 271st 663 59.1%
2019 63.27 220th 671 67.2%
2022 75.28 97th 641 84.9%
2023 72.05 129th 639 79.8%
2024 76.82 97th 644 84.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ponderosa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.96 130th 445 70.8%
2019 84.79 53rd 474 88.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ponderosa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.05 380th 665 42.9%
2019 72.36 138th 676 79.6%
2022 60.02 202nd 657 69.3%
2023 75.10 99th 652 84.8%
2024 73.15 120th 652 81.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ponderosa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.30 174th 656 73.5%
2023 72.85 128th 658 80.5%
2024 70.89 150th 659 77.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ponderosa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 444 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 403 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 421 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 421 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1997 426 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 10 443
1998 432 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 448 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2000 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 380 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 396 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 396 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 409 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2005 381 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 410 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 409 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 413
2008 397 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 400
2009 404 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 412
2010 419 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 426
2011 409 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 415
2012 404 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 409
2013 397 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 403
2014 423 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 431
2015 400 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 407
2016 379 4 1 1 0 1 1 0 387
2017 376 2 0 1 1 1 2 0 383
2018 374 2 0 0 0 1 9 0 386
2019 345 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 355
2020 322 0 0 3 0 0 8 0 333
2021 302 1 0 6 0 0 12 0 321
2022 298 1 0 9 0 0 11 0 319
2023 303 0 1 9 1 0 10 0 324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ponderosa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 448 23.2 19.3 n/a
1994 405 21.9 18.5 n/a
1995 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1996 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1997 443 25.0 17.7 27.9
1998 435 25.3 17.2 31.5
1999 448 28.3 15.8 47.3
2000 425 27.7 15.3 48
2001 380 28.6 13.3 44.7
2002 397 26.0 15.3 68.3
2003 397 26.0 15.3 68.3
2004 410 25.0 16.4 n/a
2005 382 27.0 14.1 n/a
2006 413 27.5 15.0 41.2
2007 413 27.0 15.3 36.7
2008 400 27.5 14.5 27.6
2009 412 26.0 15.8 16.8
2010 426 23.0 18.5 40.5
2011 415 27.0 15.3 38.3
2012 409 26.5 15.4 20
2013 403 25.5 15.7 43.9
2014 431 26.0 16.5 44.3
2015 407 26.0 15.6 52.8
2016 387 25.0 15.4 53.7
2017 383 23.5 16.2 54
2018 386 23.5 16.4 52.3
2019 355 23.5 15.0 47.6
2020 333 25.0 13.2 49.8
2021 321 27.4 11.7 43.6
2022 319 25.0 12.7 50.2
2023 324 26.0 12.4 53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ponderosa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 448 23.2 19.3 n/a
1994 405 21.9 18.5 n/a
1995 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1996 425 24.0 17.7 n/a
1997 443 25.0 17.7 27.9
1998 435 25.3 17.2 31.5
1999 448 28.3 15.8 47.3
2000 425 27.7 15.3 48
2001 380 28.6 13.3 44.7
2002 397 26.0 15.3 68.3
2003 397 26.0 15.3 68.3
2004 410 25.0 16.4 n/a
2005 382 27.0 14.1 n/a
2006 413 27.5 15.0 41.2
2007 413 27.0 15.3 36.7
2008 400 27.5 14.5 27.6
2009 412 26.0 15.8 16.8
2010 426 23.0 18.5 40.5
2011 415 27.0 15.3 38.3
2012 409 26.5 15.4 20
2013 403 25.5 15.7 43.9
2014 431 26.0 16.5 44.3
2015 407 26.0 15.6 52.8
2016 387 25.0 15.4 53.7
2017 383 23.5 16.2 54
2018 386 23.5 16.4 52.3
2019 355 23.5 15.0 47.6
2020 333 25.0 13.2 49.8
2021 321 27.4 11.7 43.6
2022 319 25.0 12.7 50.2
2023 324 26.0 12.4 53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ponderosa Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $733 (6.8%) $234 (2.2%) $967 (9.0%) $8,092 (75.0%) $1,736 (16.1%) $9,828 (91.1%) $10,794
2019 $854 (6.8%) $174 (1.4%) $1,028 (8.2%) $9,622 (76.5%) $1,921 (15.3%) $11,543 (91.8%) $12,571
2020 $907 (6.7%) $129 (1.0%) $1,036 (7.7%) $10,403 (77.4%) $2,009 (14.9%) $12,412 (92.3%) $13,448
2021 $1,517 (9.7%) $763 (4.9%) $2,280 (14.6%) $11,062 (70.9%) $2,262 (14.5%) $13,324 (85.4%) $15,604
2022 $2,561 (14.0%) $922 (5.0%) $3,483 (19.0%) $11,914 (65.0%) $2,940 (16.0%) $14,854 (81.0%) $18,337

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ponderosa Elementary School

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Rankings

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 181st of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 112th of 687 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students355324
 8.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic09
Pacific Islander00
White345303
 12.2%
Two or More Races910
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%53.7%
 6.1%


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Students who attend Ponderosa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boyd County Middle School
High : Boyd County High School

Students at Ponderosa Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Ponderosa Elementary School ranks 111th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Ponderosa Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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