Bonsall West Elementary School

5050 El Mirlo Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bonsall West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bonsall West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bonsall West Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Bonsall West Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonsall West Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1414 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bonsall West Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bonsall West Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bonsall West Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Bonsall West Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bonsall West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonsall West Elementary School's ranking?
Bonsall West Elementary School is ranked #1414 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bonsall West Elementary School often compared to?
Bonsall West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ivey Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bonsall West Elementary School?
381 students attend Bonsall West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bonsall West Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonsall West Elementary School?
Bonsall West Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bonsall West Elementary School offer ?
Bonsall West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bonsall West Elementary School part of?
Bonsall West Elementary School is part of Bonsall Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bonsall West Elementary School located?
Bonsall West Elementary School is located in the North Valley neighborhood of Oceanside, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in North Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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