A
Very Good
90/100

Ponderosa Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 16701 Ponderosa Dr, Catlettsburg, KY 41129
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 86th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
B
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 62nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Kentucky for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
336
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%86/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%62/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 56th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +26 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+6 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%57%reading -3 pts, math +3 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income52%47%reading +7 pts, math +8 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 16701 Ponderosa Dr
City Catlettsburg
ZIP Code 41129
District 2100620
NCES School ID 210062000030
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 41129

Understanding the community around Ponderosa Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,386
Per Capita Income $35,657
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%
High School or Higher 87.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $142,500
Median Rent $663
Owner-Occupied 78.8%
Renter-Occupied 21.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ponderosa Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Black 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 336
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ponderosa Elementary School?
Ponderosa Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ponderosa Elementary School?
Ponderosa Elementary School has 336 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Ponderosa Elementary School serve?
Ponderosa Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ponderosa Elementary School receive per student?
Ponderosa Elementary School receives $17,025 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ponderosa Elementary School in 41129 ▼
Avg Home Value
$142,551
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
21.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026