- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Bonner Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 273816001651 · Stewartville, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewartville Senior High (608 students)
Bonner Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bonner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewartville S
Stewartville Senior High
608 students
- Stewartville M
Stewartville Middle
480 students
- Bear Cave Inte
Bear Cave Intermediate School
436 students
- This school
Bonner Elementary
411 students
- Central Educat 41
Central Education Center
41 students
What this shows Bonner Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonner Elementary compares
Bonner Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Stewartville Public School District reports $11,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~411 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.