- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ponder, TX
Ponder H S
Federal NCES profile for Ponder H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483531003992
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
Ponder H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ponder · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ponder H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponder H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ponder, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Ponder H S grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 483531003992 · Ponder, TX High · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.9:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponder El (773 students)
Ponder H S grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ponder H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponder El
Ponder El
773 students
- This school
Ponder H S
557 students
- Ponder J H
Ponder J H
389 students
What this shows Ponder H S reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponder H S compares
Ponder H S 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$11,102
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Ponder H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ponder Isd reports $11,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ponder H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponder El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponder J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponder H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ponder H S
How many students attend Ponder H S?
Ponder H S has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ponder, TX. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponder H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponder H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Ponder H S?
30.1% of students at Ponder H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponder H S?
The largest demographic group at Ponder H S is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Ponder, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponder H S?
Ponder H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ponder H S rank among public schools in Ponder?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponder H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ponder, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ponder Isd?
Besides Ponder H S, Ponder Isd also operates Ponder El (773 students) and Ponder J H (389 students). See the Ponder Isd district page for the complete list.