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PONDER J H

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
PONDER, Texas · PONDER ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students389
Student:Teacher13.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch44%
Title INo
PONDER J H
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
389
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
44%-20.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

PONDER J H is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in PONDER, Texas. The school enrolls 389 students. It is part of the PONDER ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPONDER ISD
County48121
CityPONDER
ZIP76259
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483531011205

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment389
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino31.3%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native62.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races2.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
31.3%
Black
0.8%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
2.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %44%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)