How do these districts compare?
| Metric | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD | PONDER ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, Texas | PONDER, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 118,010 | 1,640 |
| Number of Schools | 89 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD | PONDER ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,636 | $33,072 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.5% | 9.6% |
| State Revenue | 28.5% | 33.7% |
| Local Revenue | 56.0% | 56.7% |
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Federal State Local
PONDER ISD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD | PONDER ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.4% | 56.6% |
| African American | 21.1% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.9% | 38.1% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 32.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD | PONDER ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 292 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 12 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 435.7:1 | 444.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 17.2% |
School Types
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
PONDER ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.