Enrollment
1,136
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonifay, FL
Bonifay K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Bonifay K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120090008604
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonifay K-8 School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Bonifay · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonifay K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonifay K-8 School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bonifay, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonifay K-8 School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonifay K-8 School
Bonifay K-8 School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Bonifay, Florida, enrolling 1,136 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.6% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,136 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 709 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #176.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Holmes also operates Holmes County High School (464 students) and Poplar Springs High School (415 students) alongside Bonifay K-8 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 Bonifay K-8 School compares
Bonifay K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 84.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Bonifay K-8 School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmes, which includes Bonifay K-8 School.
$11,051
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 64.7%
Federal 20.8%
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 Bonifay K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponce De Leon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponce De Leon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonifay K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,136 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bonifay K-8 School
How many students attend Bonifay K-8 School?
Bonifay K-8 School has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonifay, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonifay K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonifay K-8 School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Bonifay K-8 School?
54.6% of students at Bonifay K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonifay K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Bonifay K-8 School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Bonifay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonifay K-8 School?
Bonifay K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bonifay K-8 School rank among schools in Bonifay?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonifay K-8 School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Bonifay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bonifay on the city page.
Is Bonifay K-8 School a good school?
Bonifay K-8 School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida 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 Holmes?
Besides Bonifay K-8 School, Holmes also operates Holmes County High School (464 students), Poplar Springs High School (415 students), and Bethlehem High School (363 students). See the Holmes district page for the complete list.
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