Serving 808 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry E. Bonner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry E. Bonner Elementary serves the eastern part of Moncks Corner, SC, covering an area of approximately 347.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone reaching up to 26.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School's student population of 808 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
808 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry E. Bonner Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry E. Bonner Elementary School's ranking?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School is ranked #673 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Henry E. Bonner Elementary School often compared to?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Stephen Elementary School, St. Stephen Middle School, Berkeley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Henry E. Bonner Elementary School?
808 students attend Henry E. Bonner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Henry E. Bonner Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry E. Bonner Elementary School?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry E. Bonner Elementary School offer ?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry E. Bonner Elementary School part of?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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