ALICE PONDER EL

101 PLEASANT RIDGE DR
MANSFIELD, TX 76063

ponder.mansfieldisd.org

622 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Alice Ponder Elementary School is a public school located in Mansfield, Texas, serving students as part of the Mansfield Independent School District. Situated on Pleasant Ridge Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both student achievement and character development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future educational success.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Mansfield ISD community, benefiting from the district’s focus on innovative learning and student-centered growth. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, highlighting its commitment to core subjects, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Alice Ponder Elementary is recognized for its efforts to create a safe, collaborative space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and inclusive setting.

622

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALICE PONDER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	357
Black	100
Asian	15
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
357 (57.4 %)
White
122 (19.6 %)
Black
100 (16.1 %)
Two or More
21 (3.4 %)
Asian
15 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MANSFIELD ISD
Phone:	(817)299-7700
Website:	http://ponder.mansfieldisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 84

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALICE PONDER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	84
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALICE PONDER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	45%
Male	342	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)