- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120108001160
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Bonita Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bonita Springs, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 120108001160 · Bonita Springs, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 15.3:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts 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 706
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
706 students
What this shows Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts compares
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
White 23.5%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts 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 Middle Center for the Arts 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts'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 middle 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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
How many students attend Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts?
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts has 706 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bonita Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts?
49.1% of students at Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Bonita Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts?
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Middle Center for the Arts rank among public schools in Bonita Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts ranks #4 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 Middle Center for the Arts, 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.