What grades does PONDER EL serve?

PONDER EL is a Primary school serving students in PONDER, TX. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is PONDER EL located?

PONDER EL is located at PONDER, TX in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PONDER EL?

PONDER EL has a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What schools are in PONDER, TX?

PONDER, TX is served by the local school district. PONDER EL is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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PONDER EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|PONDER, Texas|PONDER ISD

PONDER, TX 76259

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

773

Student:Teacher

15.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

PONDER ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

45.9%

Phone

(940)479-8320

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

41%

55th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

39%

60th percentile in TX

Chronic Absenteeism

2.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

62 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1

Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

744

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,102

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,461

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,080

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 29%Local 64%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$362,142

-3.8% 1yr+26.1% 5yr

Dallas, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.4%

Below 150% poverty line

4.1%

Unemployment rate

10.9%

Uninsured residents

6.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

307

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

293

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

38%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

138 (47%)

Speech/Language Impairment

50 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

33 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

27 (9%)

Autism

20 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

19 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

773

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Sr Sunrise

Event

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

School Pictures 9th-11th Grade

Event

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Homecoming

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	School Pictures 9th-11th Grade	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Homecoming	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Senior Pictures	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	School Picture Retakes	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Senior Picture Retakes	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Ponder HS Graduation	Event	—