Bonifay Elementary School (Closed 2018)

307 W North Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bonifay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(16-17)
63%
57%
(16-17)
56%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
84%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Bonifay Elementary School?
790 students attend Bonifay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bonifay Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonifay Elementary School?
Bonifay Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonifay Elementary School offer ?
Bonifay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bonifay Elementary School part of?
Bonifay Elementary School is part of Holmes School District.

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