- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001262
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #79 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School ranks #79 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 040880001262 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 15.5:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 402
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
402 students
What this shows Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School compares
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.2%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
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 402 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 68.4%
White 18.7%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
How many students attend Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School?
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School?
67.9% of students at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School?
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School ranks #79 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.