The Bonita Springs School is a historic school in Bonita Springs, Florida. It is located at 10701 Dean Street. The property is part of the Lee County Multiple Property Submission, a Multiple Property Submission to the National Register.
Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonita Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonita Springs Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Bonita Springs, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 248 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonita Springs Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
To be a world-class school.
School Rankings
Bonita Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonita Springs Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1910 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonita Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Bonita Springs Elementary School is ranked #1910 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bonita Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Bonita Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonita Springs Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bonita Springs Elementary School?
502 students attend Bonita Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bonita Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonita Springs Elementary School?
Bonita Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonita Springs Elementary School offer ?
Bonita Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonita Springs Elementary School part of?
Bonita Springs Elementary School is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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