Bonneville Elementary School

2500 S Waldron Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonneville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bonneville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Bonneville Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bonneville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonneville Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#113 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bonneville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
19%
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White
42%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas 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 Bonneville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Bonneville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bonneville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonneville Elementary School's ranking?
Bonneville Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bonneville Elementary School often compared to?
Bonneville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euper Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bonneville Elementary School?
281 students attend Bonneville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bonneville Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonneville Elementary School?
Bonneville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bonneville Elementary School offer ?
Bonneville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bonneville Elementary School part of?
Bonneville Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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