Alice Ponder El vs Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 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
Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy
Mansfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
326 students
| Measure | Alice Ponder El Mansfield, Texas | Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1295 of 4,686 | #101 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #20102 of 50,301 | #1786 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 647 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 57.2).
- •Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 68.8%).
- •Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Alice Ponder El is the larger school with 647 students compared with 326.
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 Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy ranks higher (76.8 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 Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Ponder El: 647. Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Ponder El and Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Alice Ponder El is 1295th of 4,686 and Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy is 101st of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).