- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Pond Springs El
Federal NCES profile for Pond Springs El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808006314
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pond Springs El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #56 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pond Springs El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pond Springs El ranks #56 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Pond Springs El held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 483808006314 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Pond Springs El held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pond Springs El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 532
Pond Springs El
532 students
What this shows Pond Springs El reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pond Springs El compares
Pond Springs El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,955
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 8.3%
African American 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Pond Springs El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pond Springs El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pond Springs El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pond Springs El
How many students attend Pond Springs El?
Pond Springs El has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pond Springs El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pond Springs El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pond Springs El?
24.0% of students at Pond Springs El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pond Springs El?
The largest demographic group at Pond Springs El is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pond Springs El?
Pond Springs El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pond Springs El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Pond Springs El ranks #56 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides Pond Springs El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.