Enrollment
435
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonney Lake, WA
Bonney Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bonney Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530861001441
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonney Lake Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Bonney Lake · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonney Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonney Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bonney Lake, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonney Lake Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonney Lake Elementary
Bonney Lake Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bonney Lake, Washington, enrolling 435 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 472 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spends $14,043 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bonney Lake's public schools, it stands alongside Donald Eismann Elementary (648 students): Bonney Lake Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 17.5:1).
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students) and Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students) alongside Bonney Lake 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 Bonney Lake Elementary compares
Bonney Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Bonney Lake Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, which includes Bonney Lake Elementary.
$14,043
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 Bonney Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonney Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonney Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Bonney Lake
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Donald Eismann Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Victor Falls Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bonney Lake Elementary
How many students attend Bonney Lake Elementary?
Bonney Lake Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonney Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonney Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonney Lake Elementary is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Bonney Lake Elementary?
26.6% of students at Bonney Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonney Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bonney Lake Elementary is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Bonney Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonney Lake Elementary?
Bonney Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Bonney Lake Elementary rank among schools in Bonney Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonney Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bonney Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bonney Lake on the city page.
Is Bonney Lake Elementary a good school?
Bonney Lake Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington 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 Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Bonney Lake Elementary, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), and Mountain View Middle School (937 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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