James B Bonham Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2617 North Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
James B Bonham Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
≥90%
83%
(11-12)
≥90%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend James B Bonham Elementary School?
227 students attend James B Bonham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of James B Bonham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James B Bonham Elementary School?
James B Bonham Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James B Bonham Elementary School offer ?
James B Bonham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is James B Bonham Elementary School part of?
James B Bonham Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.

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