- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bear Creek, NC
Bonlee School
Federal NCES profile for Bonlee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370075000305
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonlee School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 290
- students enrolled
Bonlee School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bonlee School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370075000305 · Bear Creek, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 13.8:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Bonlee School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bonlee School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school 290
Bonlee School
290 students
What this shows Bonlee School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonlee School compares
Bonlee School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Bonlee School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonlee School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonlee School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonlee School
How many students attend Bonlee School?
Bonlee School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bear Creek, NC. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonlee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonlee School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Bonlee School?
55.8% of students at Bonlee School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonlee School?
The largest demographic group at Bonlee School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Bear Creek, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonlee School?
Bonlee School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Bonlee School, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.