Enrollment
261
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kokomo, IN
Bon Air Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bon Air Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180537000942
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bon Air Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bon Air Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bon Air Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Kokomo School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180537000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bon Air Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bon Air Elementary School
Bon Air Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 261 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 81.9% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Two or More (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kokomo's public schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students): Bon Air Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 19.5:1).
Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students) and Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students) alongside Bon Air Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bon Air Elementary School compares
Bon Air Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Two or More 17.2%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Bon Air Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kokomo School Corporation, which includes Bon Air Elementary School.
$13,603
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 52.5%
Federal 22.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bon Air Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bon Air Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Kokomo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Pettit Park School
Standard public school
215 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bon Air Elementary School
How many students attend Bon Air Elementary School?
Bon Air Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kokomo, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Air Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bon Air Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bon Air Elementary School?
81.9% of students at Bon Air Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bon Air Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bon Air Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bon Air Elementary School?
Bon Air Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bon Air Elementary School rank among schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bon Air Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kokomo on the city page.
Is Bon Air Elementary School a good school?
Bon Air Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?
Besides Bon Air Elementary School, Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students), Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students), and Central Middle School (451 students). See the Kokomo School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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