- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bonsall, CA
Bonsall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bonsall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142600516
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonsall Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bonsall · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonsall Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonsall Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bonsall, CA.
School address
District: Bonsall Unified · California
NCES ID 060142600516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bonsall Elementary held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060142600516 · Bonsall, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
949 enr · 27.1:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman L. Sullivan Middle (529 students)
Bonsall Elementary held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bonsall Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bonsall Elementary
949 students
- Norman L. Sull
Norman L. Sullivan Middle
529 students
- Bonsall West E
Bonsall West Elementary
383 students
- Bonsall High 342
Bonsall High
342 students
- Vivian Banks C 71
Vivian Banks Charter
71 students
What this shows Bonsall Elementary reports 949 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonsall Elementary compares
Bonsall Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 949 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
949
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$16,161
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Bonsall Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Bonsall Unified reports $16,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonsall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman L. Sullivan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonsall West Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonsall High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vivian Banks Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonsall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~949 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonsall Elementary
How many students attend Bonsall Elementary?
Bonsall Elementary has 949 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bonsall, CA. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonsall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonsall Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonsall Elementary?
26.6% of students at Bonsall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonsall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bonsall Elementary is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Bonsall, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonsall Elementary?
Bonsall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonsall Elementary rank among public schools in Bonsall?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonsall Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bonsall, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bonsall Unified?
Besides Bonsall Elementary, Bonsall Unified also operates Norman L. Sullivan Middle (529 students), Bonsall West Elementary (383 students), and Bonsall High (342 students). See the Bonsall Unified district page for the complete list.