Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alice Ponder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alice Ponder Elementary School's student population of 647 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
647 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Leaders of Tomorrow, Educated Here Today.
School Rankings
Alice Ponder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice Ponder Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3016 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
58%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
18%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Ponder Elementary School's ranking?
Alice Ponder Elementary School is ranked #3016 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alice Ponder Elementary School?
647 students attend Alice Ponder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Alice Ponder Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice Ponder Elementary School?
Alice Ponder Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alice Ponder Elementary School offer ?
Alice Ponder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Alice Ponder Elementary School part of?
Alice Ponder Elementary School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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