Enrollment
706
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts is a mid-sized middle school in Bonita Springs, Florida, enrolling 706 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 706 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 918 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #465.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (24%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 160 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 706 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students) and Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students) alongside Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts.
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 Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts compares
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,788
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts.
$10,788
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts a good school?
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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