Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonsack Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonsack Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bonsack Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Bonsack Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonsack Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonsack Elementary School's ranking?
Bonsack Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bonsack Elementary School often compared to?
Bonsack Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cave Spring Elementary School, Back Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bonsack Elementary School?
314 students attend Bonsack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bonsack Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonsack Elementary School?
Bonsack Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonsack Elementary School offer ?
Bonsack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Bonsack Elementary School part of?
Bonsack Elementary School is part of Roanoke County School District.
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