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Ponderosa Elementary School

Aurora, Colorado · Grades PreK to 5 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

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About Ponderosa Elementary School

Located in Aurora, Colorado, Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 634 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Aurora. With about 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.1 students per teacher. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah runs 66 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Arapahoe County. Families comparing options will find 123 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1885 South Lima Street, Aurora, CO 80012
Phone	(720) 747-2800
School district	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	634
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35
Students per teacher	18.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Arapahoe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080291000200). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ponderosa Elementary School serve?

Ponderosa Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary School?

Ponderosa Elementary School reported 634 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Elementary School?

About 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 634 students and 35 teachers in federal data.

Is Ponderosa Elementary School a public or charter school?

Ponderosa Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ponderosa Elementary School in?

Ponderosa Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/cherry-creek-school-district-no-5-in-the-county-of-arapah/

Where is Ponderosa Elementary School located?

Ponderosa Elementary School is at 1885 South Lima Street, Aurora, CO 80012. The phone number is (720) 747-2800.

How many other schools are near Ponderosa Elementary School?

There are 123 other schools within 5 miles of Ponderosa Elementary School in our directory.