- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonner Springs, KS
Bonner Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bonner Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200405000029
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonner Springs Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bonner Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonner Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonner Springs Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bonner Springs, KS.
School address
District: Bonner Springs · Kansas
NCES ID 200405000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bonner Springs Elementary held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200405000029 · Bonner Springs, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 12.5:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonner Springs High (778 students)
Bonner Springs Elementary held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Bonner Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonner Springs
Bonner Springs High
778 students
- Robert E Clark
Robert E Clark Middle
599 students
- Delaware Ridge
Delaware Ridge Elementary
378 students
- This school
Bonner Springs Elementary
351 students
- Edwardsville E
Edwardsville Elem
331 students
What this shows Bonner Springs Elementary reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonner Springs Elementary compares
Bonner Springs Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Kansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$13,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Bonner Springs Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonner Springs reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonner Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E Clark Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delaware Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwardsville Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonner Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Bonner Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonner Springs Elementary
How many students attend Bonner Springs Elementary?
Bonner Springs Elementary has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonner Springs, KS. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonner Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonner Springs Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Springs Elementary?
53.0% of students at Bonner Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonner Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bonner Springs Elementary is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Bonner Springs, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonner Springs Elementary?
Bonner Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Springs Elementary rank among public schools in Bonner Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonner Springs Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bonner Springs, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bonner Springs?
Besides Bonner Springs Elementary, Bonner Springs also operates Bonner Springs High (778 students), Robert E Clark Middle (599 students), and Delaware Ridge Elementary (378 students). See the Bonner Springs district page for the complete list.