Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bonham Elementary School?
213 students attend Bonham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bonham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonham Elementary School?
Bonham Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonham Elementary School offer ?
Bonham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bonham Elementary School part of?
Bonham Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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