- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oceanside, CA
Bonsall West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bonsall West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142611749
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonsall West Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 23
- elementary schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonsall West Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonsall West Elementary ranks #1 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Bonsall Unified · California
NCES ID 060142611749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Bonsall West Elementary held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060142611749 · Oceanside, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 22.5:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonsall Elementary (949 students)
Bonsall West Elementary held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bonsall West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonsall Elemen
Bonsall Elementary
949 students
- Norman L. Sull
Norman L. Sullivan Middle
529 students
- This school
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 West Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonsall West Elementary compares
Bonsall West 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 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 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 14.9%
Asian 6.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Bonsall West 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 West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonsall Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norman L. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonsall High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vivian Banks Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonsall West 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
- 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 in Oceanside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
Standard public school
820 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
North Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Louise Foussat Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Empresa Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Ivey Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonsall West Elementary
How many students attend Bonsall West Elementary?
Bonsall West Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonsall West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonsall West Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonsall West Elementary?
17.8% of students at Bonsall West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonsall West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bonsall West Elementary is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonsall West Elementary?
Bonsall West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 West Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonsall West Elementary ranks #1 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oceanside on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonsall Unified?
Besides Bonsall West Elementary, Bonsall Unified also operates Bonsall Elementary (949 students), Norman L. Sullivan Middle (529 students), and Bonsall High (342 students). See the Bonsall Unified district page for the complete list.