Enrollment
446
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John R Bonfield El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at John R Bonfield El Sch
John R Bonfield El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lititz, Pennsylvania, enrolling 446 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.6% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 657 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #217.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lititz's elementary schools, it stands alongside Reidenbaugh El Sch (488 students): John R Bonfield El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Warwick Sd also operates Warwick Shs (1,241 students) and Kissel Hill El Sch (579 students) alongside John R Bonfield El Sch.
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 John R Bonfield El Sch compares
John R Bonfield El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warwick Sd, which includes John R Bonfield El Sch.
$16,013
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 28.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John R Bonfield El Sch a good school?
John R Bonfield El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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