Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bon Air Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bon Air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bon Air Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bon Air Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
19%
13%
White
57%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bon Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bon Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Elementary School, Boulevard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Bon Air Elementary School?
232 students attend Bon Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bon Air Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bon Air Elementary School?
Bon Air Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bon Air Elementary School offer ?
Bon Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bon Air Elementary School part of?
Bon Air Elementary School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.
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