Alice Ponder El vs Donna Shepard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Ponder El
Mansfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
647 students
Donna Shepard Academy
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
819 students
| Measure | Alice Ponder El Mansfield, Texas | Donna Shepard Academy Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 4,686 | #404 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #20102 of 50,301 | #4482 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 647 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 71% |
| city | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donna Shepard Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 57.2).
- •Donna Shepard Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Donna Shepard Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 68.8%).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •Donna Shepard Academy is the larger school with 819 students compared with 647.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alice Ponder El better than Donna Shepard Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Donna Shepard Academy ranks higher (64.5 vs 57.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alice Ponder El and Donna Shepard Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Ponder El: 647. Donna Shepard Academy: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Ponder El and Donna Shepard Academy rank in Texas?
Alice Ponder El is 1295th of 4,686 and Donna Shepard Academy is 404th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).