PONDEROSA EL

www.springisd.org/Domain/29

740 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ponderosa Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in Houston, Texas, and serves as part of the Spring Independent School District. Situated on Butte Creek Road, the school operates within a diverse community and is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students. As a Title I school, it focuses on delivering comprehensive educational support to ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to the resources necessary for success in their early academic years.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of programs designed to promote both academic achievement and personal growth. By adhering to the Spring ISD curriculum, Ponderosa Elementary works to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while fostering a culture of community and collaboration. Parents and guardians can stay informed about school events, curriculum goals, and district updates through the school’s official website at [www.springisd.org/pes](http://www.springisd.org/pes).

740

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONDEROSA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	462
Black	219
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
462 (62.4%)
Black
219 (29.6%)
White
30 (4.1%)
Two or More
21 (2.8%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	SPRING ISD
Phone:	(281)891-8180
Website:	http://www.springisd.org/Domain/29
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	597
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 89

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PONDEROSA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	89
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PONDEROSA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	356	48.1%
Male	384	51.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th