Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonnie Grimes Elementary School serves the west part of Rogers, AR, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Gray
School Mascot
Grizzly
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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 Centerton Gamble Elementary School, Bellview 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?
458 students attend Bonnie Grimes Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bonnie Grimes Elem. School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1.
What grades does Bonnie Grimes Elem. School offer ?
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-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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