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Seltice Elementary School vs. Ponderosa Elementary School

Should you attend Seltice Elementary School or Ponderosa Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Seltice Elementary School
1100 North Chase
Post Falls, ID 83877
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Ponderosa Elementary School
3483 East Ponderosa Boulevard
Post Falls, ID 83877
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seltice Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ponderosa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
403 students
431 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seltice Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ponderosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seltice Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ponderosa Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seltice Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ponderosa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seltice Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Post Falls School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Post Falls School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#352 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
#314 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seltice Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ponderosa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
44%
(Top 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seltice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Post Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Post Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seltice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Post Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Post Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Seltice Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ponderosa Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
61
63
Grade 1 Students
67
63
Grade 2 Students
64
73
Grade 3 Students
74
71
Grade 4 Students
71
82
Grade 5 Students
66
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Seltice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seltice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seltice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seltice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
87%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seltice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seltice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ponderosa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Post Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seltice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Post Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Post Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seltice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Post Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Post Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seltice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Post Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ponderosa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Post Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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