- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mansfield, TX
Alice Ponder El
Federal NCES profile for Alice Ponder El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482892003269
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Ponder El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Ponder El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Ponder El ranks #11 of 11 schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892003269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Alice Ponder El grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 482892003269 · Mansfield, TX Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 15.4:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Alice Ponder El grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alice Ponder El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 647
Alice Ponder El
647 students
What this shows Alice Ponder El reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Ponder El compares
Alice Ponder El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
African American 17.9%
White 17.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Alice Ponder El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Ponder El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Ponder El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Ponder El
How many students attend Alice Ponder El?
Alice Ponder El has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Ponder El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Ponder El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alice Ponder El?
62.1% of students at Alice Ponder El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Ponder El?
The largest demographic group at Alice Ponder El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Ponder El?
Alice Ponder El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice Ponder El rank among schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Ponder El ranks #11 of 11 schools in Mansfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Alice Ponder El, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.