A+
Excellent
96/100

Ponder El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 401 W BAILEY, Ponder, TX 76259
96
Repit Score
out of 100
773
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What We Evaluated

👨‍🏫 Class Size 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio
💰 Funding $33,072 per student
🏫 School Type Regular

School Information

Address 401 W BAILEY
City Ponder
ZIP Code 76259
District 4835310
NCES School ID 483531003991
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 76259

Understanding the community around Ponder El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,041
Per Capita Income $39,105
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%
High School or Higher 82.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $287,100
Median Rent $1,233
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ponder El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.7%
Hispanic/Latino 38.4%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 773
Teachers (FTE) 51.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ponder El?
Ponder El has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. This score evaluates class size (student-teacher ratio), funding levels, and resources rather than just test scores.
How many students attend Ponder El?
Ponder El has 773 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Ponder El serve?
Ponder El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ponder El receive per student?
Ponder El receives $33,072 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ponder El in 76259 ▼
Avg Home Value
$359,854
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,150
1-Year Change
-3.4%
% Renters
23.9%

Other Schools in 76259

A+

PONDER H S

09 – 12 • High School
Repit Score 96/100
A+

PONDER J H

06 – 08 • Middle
Repit Score 96/100
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About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than actual school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention and better student outcomes.
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, teachers, and facilities directly affect education quality.
  • School Environment — School size and structure affect available programs and student experience.

Data source: NCES CCD 2024-25 | Last updated: September 2026