PONDER ISD
1,719 Students
3 Schools
District Overview
Located at 400 W Bailey in Ponder, Texas, Ponder Independent School District is an active, traditional public school district serving families within the broader Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. Characterized as a distant rural district, Ponder ISD operates three campus facilities that offer complete educational coverage from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Federal records for the 2024–2025 academic year highlight that this non-charter district caters to an overall student body of 1,719 learners across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.
The district's student enrollment includes 895 male and 824 female students, representing a demographic makeup of 972 White, 655 Hispanic, 56 multiracial, 22 Black, 8 Asian, and 6 American Indian students. To support instruction and daily operations, Ponder ISD employs a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of 427.16 staff members. This educational team is comprised of 250.94 FTE teachers, 23.07 FTE instructional aides, and 153.15 FTE support staff, providing a robust operational structure for its student body.
The district's student enrollment includes 895 male and 824 female students, representing a demographic makeup of 972 White, 655 Hispanic, 56 multiracial, 22 Black, 8 Asian, and 6 American Indian students. To support instruction and daily operations, Ponder ISD employs a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of 427.16 staff members. This educational team is comprised of 250.94 FTE teachers, 23.07 FTE instructional aides, and 153.15 FTE support staff, providing a robust operational structure for its student body.
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Total Schools
1,719
Total Students
250.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 972 |
| Hispanic | 655 |
| Black | 22 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 56 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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White972 (56.5%)
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Hispanic655 (38.1%)
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Two or More56 (3.3%)
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Black22 (1.3%)
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Asian8 (0.5%)
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American Indian6 (0.3%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 3 |
| Students: | 1,719* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 250.9* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.8 |
Schools in PONDER ISD
Found 4 Schools
Not reported M - M
773 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
557 Students
High School 9th - 12th
389 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th