- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Bonita Springs Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120108003870Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonita Springs Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bonita Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonita Springs Charter School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Springs Charter School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bonita Springs, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Bonita Springs Charter School held near 1,320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120108003870 · Bonita Springs, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,287 enr · 18.1:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Bonita Springs Charter School held near 1,320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bonita Springs Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school
Bonita Springs Charter School
1,287 students
What this shows Bonita Springs Charter School reports 1,287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonita Springs Charter School compares
Bonita Springs Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,287 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,287
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 1287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Bonita Springs Charter School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonita Springs Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonita Springs Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~1,287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonita Springs Charter School
How many students attend Bonita Springs Charter School?
Bonita Springs Charter School has 1,287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bonita Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,302 (2022-23) → 1,320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Charter School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonita Springs Charter School?
35.9% of students at Bonita Springs Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonita Springs Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Bonita Springs Charter School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Bonita Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonita Springs Charter School?
Bonita Springs Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bonita Springs Charter School rank among public schools in Bonita Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Springs Charter School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bonita Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bonita Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Bonita Springs Charter School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.