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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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

PJH VB at Aubrey McNabb (7B/8B/7A/8A)Event

Aug

Mon

PJH VB vs Aubrey Owens (7B/8B/7A/8A)Event

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Sep

Tue

PJH Football Game vs Decatur (7th @ 4:30, 8th @ 6:00)Event

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Sep

Thu

School Pictures 9th-11th GradeEvent

Sep

Thu

PJH Football vs Farmersville (7th @ 4:30, 8th @ 6:00)Event

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Sep

Thu

PJH VB vs Lake Dallas (7B/8B/7A/8A)Event

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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

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

PJH VB at Aubrey McNabb (7B/8B/7A/8A)

Event

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

PJH VB vs Aubrey Owens (7B/8B/7A/8A)

Event

Tue, Sep 1, 2026

PJH Football Game vs Decatur (7th @ 4:30, 8th @ 6:00)

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	PJH Football Game vs Decatur (7th @ 4:30, 8th @ 6:00)	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	School Pictures 9th-11th Grade	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	PJH Football vs Farmersville (7th @ 4:30, 8th @ 6:00)	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	PJH VB vs Lake Dallas (7B/8B/7A/8A)	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Homecoming	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	PJH VB at Krum (7B/8B/7A/8A)	Event	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	PJH VB at Gunter Tournament (7A/8A)	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	PJH VB at Gainesville (7B/8B/7A/8A)	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	PJH Football vs Bridgeport (7th @ 4:30, 8th @ 6:00)	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	PJH VB vs Sanger (7B/8B/7A/8A)	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Senior Pictures	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	PJH VB at Van Alstyne (7B/8B/7A/8A)	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	PJH at Gainesville (7th @ 4:00,8th @ 6:00)	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	PJH VB vs Aubry McNabb (7B/8B/7A/8A)	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	PJH vs Lake Worth (7th @ 4:00,8th @ 6:00)	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	PJH VB at Aubry Owens (7B/8B/7A/8A)	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	PJH at Van Alstyne (7th @ 4:00,8th @ 6:00)	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	PJH VB at Lake Dallas (7B/8B/7A/8A)	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	PJH at Sanger (7th @ 4:00,8th @ 6:00)	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Senior Picture Retakes	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	School Picture Retakes	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	PJH vs Krum (7th @ 4:00,8th @ 6:00)	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Ponder HS Graduation	Event	—