- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
W H Bonner El held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482379006865 · Lufkin, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson H S (783 students)
W H Bonner El held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W H Bonner El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudson H S
Hudson H S
783 students
- W F Peavy Pri
W F Peavy Pri
683 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle
681 students
- This school
W H Bonner El
621 students
- Stubblefield L 9
Stubblefield Lrn Ctr
9 students
What this shows W H Bonner El reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How W H Bonner El compares
W H Bonner El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Hudson Isd reports $11,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~621 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.