- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Bonham Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bonham Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483873004326Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonham Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonham Academy has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham Academy ranks #13 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Bonham Academy grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 483873004326 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
713 enr · 17.4:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Bonham Academy grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bonham Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school
Bonham Academy
713 students
What this shows Bonham Academy reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonham Academy compares
Bonham Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 6.3%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Bonham Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonham Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonham Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bonham Academy
How many students attend Bonham Academy?
Bonham Academy has 713 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonham Academy is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonham Academy?
60.3% of students at Bonham Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonham Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bonham Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonham Academy?
Bonham Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonham Academy rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham Academy ranks #13 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides Bonham Academy, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.