Alice Ponder El vs Mary Jo Sheppard El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Mary Jo Sheppard El
Mansfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
440 students
| Measure | Alice Ponder El Mansfield, Texas | Mary Jo Sheppard El Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 4,686 | #800 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20102 of 50,301 | #13503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 647 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| city | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 57.2).
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 68.8%).
- •Mary Jo Sheppard El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Alice Ponder El is the larger school with 647 students compared with 440.
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 Mary Jo Sheppard El?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Jo Sheppard El ranks higher (66.9 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 Mary Jo Sheppard El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Ponder El: 647. Mary Jo Sheppard El: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Ponder El and Mary Jo Sheppard El rank in Texas?
Alice Ponder El is 1295th of 4,686 and Mary Jo Sheppard El is 800th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).