Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pond Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pond Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pond Springs Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pond Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pond Springs Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1902 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
49%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pond Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Pond Springs Elementary School is ranked #1902 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pond Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Pond Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School, Jollyville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pond Springs Elementary School?
516 students attend Pond Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pond Springs Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pond Springs Elementary School?
Pond Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pond Springs Elementary School offer ?
Pond Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pond Springs Elementary School part of?
Pond Springs Elementary School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.
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