Enrollment
411
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stewartville, MN
Bonner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bonner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273816001651
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonner Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Stewartville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonner Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonner Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Stewartville, MN.
School address
District: Stewartville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273816001651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonner Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonner Elementary
Bonner Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Stewartville, Minnesota, enrolling 411 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 411 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Stewartville Public School District spends $11,553 per pupil, 24% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Stewartville Public School District also operates Stewartville Senior High (608 students) and Stewartville Middle (480 students) alongside Bonner Elementary.
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 Bonner Elementary compares
Bonner Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$11,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 89.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Bonner Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stewartville Public School District, which includes Bonner Elementary.
$11,553
Per student
-24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 71.1%
Federal 8.1%
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 Bonner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewartville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Cave Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bonner Elementary
How many students attend Bonner Elementary?
Bonner Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stewartville, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonner Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Bonner Elementary?
24.2% of students at Bonner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bonner Elementary is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Stewartville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonner Elementary?
Bonner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bonner Elementary rank among public schools in Stewartville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonner Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Stewartville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stewartville on the city page.
Is Bonner Elementary a good school?
Bonner Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota 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 Stewartville Public School District?
Besides Bonner Elementary, Stewartville Public School District also operates Stewartville Senior High (608 students), Stewartville Middle (480 students), and Bear Cave Intermediate School (436 students). See the Stewartville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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