Enrollment
949
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonsall Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonsall Elementary
Bonsall Elementary is a large elementary school in Bonsall, California, enrolling 949 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 949 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 898 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #781, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bonsall Unified also operates Norman L. Sullivan Middle (529 students) and Bonsall West Elementary (383 students) alongside Bonsall 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 Bonsall Elementary compares
Bonsall Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonsall Unified, which includes Bonsall Elementary.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~949 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bonsall on the city page.
Is Bonsall Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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