Enrollment
621
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lufkin, TX
W H Bonner El
Federal NCES profile for W H Bonner El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482379006865
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W H Bonner El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
W H Bonner El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W H Bonner El ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W H Bonner El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W H Bonner El
W H Bonner El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lufkin, Texas, enrolling 621 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #562.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hudson Isd spends $10,852 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hudson Isd also operates Hudson H S (783 students) and W F Peavy Pri (683 students) alongside W H Bonner El.
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 W H Bonner El compares
W H Bonner El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, W H Bonner El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson Isd, which includes W H Bonner El.
$10,852
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.9%
Federal 15.3%
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 W H Bonner El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W F Peavy Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stubblefield Lrn Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W H Bonner El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about W H Bonner El
How many students attend W H Bonner El?
W H Bonner El has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lufkin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W H Bonner El?
The student-teacher ratio at W H Bonner El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 W H Bonner El?
50.2% of students at W H Bonner El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W H Bonner El?
The largest demographic group at W H Bonner El is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W H Bonner El?
W H Bonner El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 W H Bonner El rank among elementary schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, W H Bonner El ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lufkin on the city page.
Is W H Bonner El a good school?
W H Bonner El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas 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 Hudson Isd?
Besides W H Bonner El, Hudson Isd also operates Hudson H S (783 students), W F Peavy Pri (683 students), and Hudson Middle (681 students). See the Hudson Isd district page for the complete list.
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