Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bonnie Grimes Elem. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School's student population of 437 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Mascot
Grizzly
School Rankings
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonnie Grimes Elem. School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
60%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
30%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzly
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonnie Grimes Elem. School's ranking?
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School is ranked #234 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bonnie Grimes Elem. School often compared to?
Bonnie Grimes Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellview Elementary School, Centerton Gamble Elementary 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 39% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bonnie Grimes Elem. School?
437 students attend Bonnie Grimes Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bonnie Grimes Elem. School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonnie Grimes Elem. School?
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bonnie Grimes Elem. School offer ?
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonnie Grimes Elem. School part of?
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School is part of Rogers School District.
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