- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lititz, PA
John R Bonfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for John R Bonfield El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422496000120
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R Bonfield El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lititz · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John R Bonfield El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John R Bonfield El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lititz, PA.
School address
District: Warwick Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422496000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
John R Bonfield El Sch held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 422496000120 · Lititz, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 13.5:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Warwick Shs (1,241 students)
John R Bonfield El Sch held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
John R Bonfield El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warwick Shs
Warwick Shs
1,241 students
- Kissel Hill El
Kissel Hill El Sch
579 students
- Warwick Ms
Warwick Ms
568 students
- This school 446
John R Bonfield El Sch
446 students
- Lititz El Sch 439
Lititz El Sch
439 students
- John Beck El S 432
John Beck El Sch
432 students
What this shows John R Bonfield El Sch reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How John R Bonfield El Sch compares
John R Bonfield El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, John R Bonfield El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warwick Sd reports $17,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John R Bonfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kissel Hill El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lititz El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Beck El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John R Bonfield El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Lititz
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about John R Bonfield El Sch
How many students attend John R Bonfield El Sch?
John R Bonfield El Sch has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lititz, PA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Bonfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Bonfield El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 John R Bonfield El Sch?
41.6% of students at John R Bonfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John R Bonfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at John R Bonfield El Sch is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Lititz, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R Bonfield El Sch?
John R Bonfield El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 John R Bonfield El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lititz?
By Resource Investment Index, John R Bonfield El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lititz, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lititz on the city page.
What other schools are in Warwick Sd?
Besides John R Bonfield El Sch, Warwick Sd also operates Warwick Shs (1,241 students), Kissel Hill El Sch (579 students), and Warwick Ms (568 students). See the Warwick Sd district page for the complete list.