Enrollment
547
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bonaire, GA
Bonaire Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bonaire Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130288001218
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonaire Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bonaire · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonaire Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonaire Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bonaire, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288001218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonaire Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonaire Elementary School
Bonaire Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bonaire, Georgia, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Georgia average.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students) and Northside High School (1,949 students) alongside Bonaire 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 Bonaire Elementary School compares
Bonaire Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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 57.6%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Bonaire Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Bonaire Elementary School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 Bonaire Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonaire Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bonaire Elementary School
How many students attend Bonaire Elementary School?
Bonaire Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bonaire, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonaire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonaire Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonaire Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Bonaire Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonaire Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bonaire Elementary School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Bonaire, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonaire Elementary School?
Bonaire Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonaire Elementary School rank among public schools in Bonaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonaire Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bonaire, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bonaire on the city page.
Is Bonaire Elementary School a good school?
Bonaire Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Houston County?
Besides Bonaire Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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