- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bonita Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108001125
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonita Springs Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Bonita Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonita Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Springs Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Bonita Springs, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bonita Springs Elementary School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120108001125 · Bonita Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 17.3:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Bonita Springs Elementary School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bonita Springs Elementary 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 502
Bonita Springs Elementary School
502 students
What this shows Bonita Springs Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonita Springs Elementary School compares
Bonita Springs Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
White 6.6%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Bonita Springs Elementary School is less 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonita Springs Elementary 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 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonita Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Bonita Springs Elementary School?
Bonita Springs Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonita Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Bonita Springs Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Bonita Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonita Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bonita Springs Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Bonita Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonita Springs Elementary School?
Bonita Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Bonita Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Springs Elementary School ranks #1 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 Elementary 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.