Bonham Elementary School
Bonham Elementary School serves 974 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bonham Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bonham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bonham Elementary School's student population of 974 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 974 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bonham Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bonham Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5754 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 52% |
| Black | 24% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bonham Elementary School is Sharpstown High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sugar Grove Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Sugar Grove Academy Math: 18% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 659 students10
0.3 miles
8405 Bonhomme
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 271-0214 0.3 6-8 659 - Houston Sharpstown High School Math: 18% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,693 student10
0.4 miles
7504 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-7215 0.4 9-12 1,693 - Houston Alief Isd J J A E P Alternative School Grades: 6-10 | 9 students
0.7 miles
2525 Murworth
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 755-4766 0.7 6-10 9 - Houston Step Charter Ii Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 119 students10
0.7 miles
8282 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-7797 0.7 K-4 119 - Houston Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 429 students10
0.8 miles
8440 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-5839 0.8 PK-5 429
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