PONDER EL
TEA rating
B · 82
was D · 61 in 2025
Grades
EE-05
Enrollment
747
Open jobs
0
Student profile · 2024–25
Campus student demographics
Student membership data reported to TEA for this campus.
Race & ethnicity
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic | 38.7% |
| African American | 1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% |
Student programs
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| EB/EL (English learners) | 21.1% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45.3% |
| Special education | 22.3% |
| Gifted & talented | 8.4% |
| Dyslexic | 5.2% |
Population counts
| Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Immigrant | 11 |
| Military-connected | 56 |
Gender
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
2026 TEA Accountability
Campus ratings
State-assigned domain ratings and scores.
2025: D · 60
2025: F · 57
2025: F · 57
2025: F · 54
Spring 2026 STAAR
STAAR performance
Percentage of students at or above each performance level, by grade.
| Grade | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 60% | 33% | 13% |
| 4 | 70% | 49% | 26% |
| 5 | 81% | 43% | 17% |
Campus staffing · 2024–25
Teachers & staffing
Campus-level staffing from TEA, with district-wide pay and turnover for context.
Student / teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Avg teacher experience
9 yrs
Avg teacher salary
$70,188
Teacher turnover
33%
State avg. 22.7%
Teacher Incentive Allotment · TIA
TIA Allotments
Additional annual funding available per teacher designation at this campus.
Participation status
May receive TIA payments beginning the 2026–27 school year.
Recognized
$5,327
per teacher / year
Exemplary
$10,654
per teacher / year
Master
$19,756
per teacher / year
Jobs
Open positions
Address
400 W BAILEY ST
PONDER, TX 76259-0278