Ponder ISD is a rural school district in North Central Texas in Denton County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 55.9% white and 38.2% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Fort Worth
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The base average teaching salary was
$57,811
in 2025,
up
$4,454
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,427per year
-$4,856
since 2015
State990thof 1,081
Region81stof 86
Peers160thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,158per year
+$10,663
since 2015
State477thof 1,182
Region51stof 91
Peers57thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,397per year
+$9,055
since 2015
State398thof 1,191
Region52ndof 92
Peers44thof 180
All teachers
$57,811per year
+$4,454
since 2015
State645thof 1,201
Region65thof 92
Peers92ndof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$38,427per year
State990thof 1,081
Region81stof 86
Peers160thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,158per year
State477thof 1,182
Region51stof 91
Peers57thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,397per year
State398thof 1,191
Region52ndof 92
Peers44thof 180
All teachers
$57,811per year
State645thof 1,201
Region65thof 92
Peers92ndof 181
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.