- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryan, TX
Bonham El
Federal NCES profile for Bonham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481179000680
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonham El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 20
- schools in Bryan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonham El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham El ranks #10 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Bonham El grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 481179000680 · Bryan, TX Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 14.7:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students)
Bonham El grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bonham El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Travis B Bryan
Travis B Bryan H S
2,426 students
- James Earl Rud
James Earl Rudder H S
1,697 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin
1,177 students
- Arthur L Davil
Arthur L Davila Middle
983 students
- Jane Long 895
Jane Long
895 students
- This school 543
Bonham El
543 students
What this shows Bonham El reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonham El compares
Bonham El 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,964
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
White 10.5%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Bonham El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryan Isd reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonham El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis B Bryan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Earl Rudder H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur L Davila Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Long | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonham El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonham El
How many students attend Bonham El?
Bonham El has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonham El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonham El?
77.6% of students at Bonham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonham El?
The largest demographic group at Bonham El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Bryan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonham El?
Bonham El 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 El rank among schools in Bryan?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonham El ranks #10 of 20 schools in Bryan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bryan on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryan Isd?
Besides Bonham El, Bryan Isd also operates Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), James Earl Rudder H S (1,697 students), and Stephen F Austin (1,177 students). See the Bryan Isd district page for the complete list.