- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bonney Lake Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530861001441 · Bonney Lake, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 15:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner High School (1,857 students)
Bonney Lake Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bonney Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner High Sc
Sumner High School
1,857 students
- Bonney Lake Hi
Bonney Lake High School
1,643 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
937 students
- Lakeridge Midd
Lakeridge Middle School
763 students
- Sumner Middle 674
Sumner Middle School
674 students
- This school 435
Bonney Lake Elementary
435 students
What this shows Bonney Lake Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonney Lake Elementary compares
Bonney Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District reports $15,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,643
- 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
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 (~435 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.