Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bonita Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bonita Elementary School's student population of 103 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bonita Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonita Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonita Elementary School's ranking?
Bonita Elementary School is ranked #810 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bonita Elementary School often compared to?
Bonita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmichael Elementary School, Bowie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bonita Elementary School?
103 students attend Bonita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bonita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonita Elementary School?
Bonita Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonita Elementary School offer ?
Bonita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bonita Elementary School part of?
Bonita Elementary School is part of Bonita Elementary District (4224) School District.
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