- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ponder, TX
Ponder J H
Federal NCES profile for Ponder J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483531011205
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponder J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ponder · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ponder J H has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponder J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ponder, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ponder J H held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483531011205 · Ponder, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.2:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponder El (773 students)
Ponder J H held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ponder J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ponder El
Ponder El
773 students
- Ponder H S
Ponder H S
557 students
- This school
Ponder J H
389 students
What this shows Ponder J H reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponder J H compares
Ponder J H 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Ponder J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponder El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponder H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponder J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ponder J H
How many students attend Ponder J H?
Ponder J H has 389 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ponder, TX. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponder J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponder J H is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ponder J H?
32.0% of students at Ponder J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponder J H?
The largest demographic group at Ponder J H is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Ponder, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponder J H?
Ponder J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Ponder?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponder J H ranks #2 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 J H, Ponder Isd also operates Ponder El (773 students) and Ponder H S (557 students). See the Ponder Isd district page for the complete list.