Bonham Elementary School serves 605 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonham Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bonham Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bonham Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6249 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
96%
53%

Black
n/a
13%

White
3%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonham Elementary School's ranking?
Bonham Elementary School is ranked #6249 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bonham Elementary School?
605 students attend Bonham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bonham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonham Elementary School?
Bonham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonham Elementary School offer ?
Bonham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bonham Elementary School part of?
Bonham Elementary School is part of Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.
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