Bonita Elementary School

18008 S Fort Grant Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
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Top 50%
Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bonita Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : Bonita Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Willcox, AZ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 620 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 16.4 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 29.4 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bonita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bonita Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2000
School Motto
Home of the Dust Devils

School Rankings

Bonita Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonita Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#733 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
62%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
38%
33%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
62%
0.48

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
29.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Dust Devil colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonita Elementary School's ranking?
Bonita Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bonita Elementary School often compared to?
Bonita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowie Elementary School, Carmichael Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bonita Elementary School?
94 students attend Bonita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bonita Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 38% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonita Elementary School?
Bonita Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonita Elementary School offer ?
Bonita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonita Elementary School part of?
Bonita Elementary School is part of Bonita Elementary District (4224).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : Bonita Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Willcox, AZ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 620 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 16.4 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 29.4 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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