Very Good
#461 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 23% in state
Bonita Elementary School
Elementary School · Bonita Elementary District (4224) · Willcox, AZ
An elementary school in Willcox, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
18008 S FORT GRANT RD, Willcox, AZ 85643
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bonita Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bonita Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,098/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willcox), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,952
Median home value
$161,500
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bonita Elementary District (4224)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bonita Elementary School is listed in Bonita Elementary District (4224); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bonita Elementary School
Bonita Elementary School is a public elementary school in Willcox, AZ, part of Bonita Elementary District (4224), serving approximately 82 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bonita Elementary School
What grades does Bonita Elementary School serve?
Bonita Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bonita Elementary School?
Bonita Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Elementary School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bonita Elementary School rank in AZ?
Bonita Elementary School ranks #461 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Bonita Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bonita Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bonita Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonita Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bonita Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bonita Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bonita Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bonita Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (928) 828-3363
- Area population (ZIP 85643)
- 8,524
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85643; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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