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.
754
Total Students
49.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONDER EL
Demographic Student Count
White437
Hispanic273
Black9
Asian1
Two or More34
  • White
    437 (58.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    273 (36.2 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PONDER EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten44
Kindergarten107
Grade 1109
Grade 2118
Grade 3132
Grade 4140
Grade 5104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PONDER EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37349.5%
Male38150.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)