Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, James B Bonham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend James B Bonham Elementary School?
227 students attend James B Bonham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of James B Bonham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James B Bonham Elementary School?
James B Bonham Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James B Bonham Elementary School offer ?
James B Bonham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is James B Bonham Elementary School part of?
James B Bonham Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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