PONDER EL
754 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ponder Elementary School, located at 401 W. Bailey in Ponder, Texas, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Ponder Independent School District. As a key component of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to build a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its student body.
As part of the broader Ponder ISD, the school benefits from a community-oriented approach to education that prioritizes small-town values and close partnerships between faculty, parents, and students. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central resources and educational goals, Ponder Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into the intermediate and secondary levels of the district’s programs. For families seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://www.ponderisd.net.
As part of the broader Ponder ISD, the school benefits from a community-oriented approach to education that prioritizes small-town values and close partnerships between faculty, parents, and students. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central resources and educational goals, Ponder Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into the intermediate and secondary levels of the district’s programs. For families seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://www.ponderisd.net.
754
Total Students
49.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 437 |
| Hispanic | 273 |
| Black | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 34 |
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White437 (58.0 %)
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Hispanic273 (36.2 %)
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Two or More34 (4.5 %)
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Black9 (1.2 %)
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Asian1 (0.1 %)
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: | PONDER ISD |
| Phone: | (940)479-8320 |
| Website: | http://www.ponderisd.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 754 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 49.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 274 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 76 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
44
Kindergarten
107
Grade 1
109
Grade 2
118
Grade 3
132
Grade 4
140
Grade 5
104
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 44 |
| Kindergarten | 107 |
| Grade 1 | 109 |
| Grade 2 | 118 |
| Grade 3 | 132 |
| Grade 4 | 140 |
| Grade 5 | 104 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 373 | 49.5% |
| Male | 381 | 50.5% |
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