Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Bon Air Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: Bon Air Elementary School serves the northern part of Kokomo, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.3 square miles, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bon Air Elementary School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating a Better World Through Education
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bon Air Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
16%
14%
White
53%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bon Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bon Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulevard Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Bon Air Elementary School?
261 students attend Bon Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bon Air Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bon Air Elementary School?
Bon Air Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bon Air Elementary School offer ?
Bon Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bon Air Elementary School part of?
Bon Air Elementary School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.
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