- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moncks Corner, SC
Henry E. Bonner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry E. Bonner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000162
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry E. Bonner Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Moncks Corner · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry E. Bonner Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry E. Bonner Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Moncks Corner, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Henry E. Bonner Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 450117000162 · Moncks Corner, SC Other · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Henry E. Bonner Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Henry E. Bonner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 808
Henry E. Bonner Elementary
808 students
What this shows Henry E. Bonner Elementary reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry E. Bonner Elementary compares
Henry E. Bonner Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$12,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Henry E. Bonner Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry E. Bonner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry E. Bonner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Moncks Corner
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Whitesville Elementary
Standard public school
1,239 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Foxbank Elementary
Standard public school
1,126 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Moncks Corner Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 17.8:1 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 (~808 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry E. Bonner Elementary
How many students attend Henry E. Bonner Elementary?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary has 808 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moncks Corner, SC. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry E. Bonner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry E. Bonner Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry E. Bonner Elementary?
100.0% of students at Henry E. Bonner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry E. Bonner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry E. Bonner Elementary is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Moncks Corner, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry E. Bonner Elementary?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Henry E. Bonner Elementary rank among schools in Moncks Corner?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry E. Bonner Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Moncks Corner, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moncks Corner on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Henry E. Bonner Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.