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#7730 of 9,539 schools in CA

Bonita Elementary

Elementary School · Newman-crows Landing Unified · Crows Landing, CA

A Newman-crows Landing Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

425 Fink Rd., Crows Landing, CA 95313

  • Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$17,605
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Bonita Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bonita Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low230/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,321

Median home value

$596,400

Median rent

$1,155/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

34.8%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Newman-Crows Landing Unified

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hunt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–5Not available289Compare →
Hurd Barrington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–5Not available435Compare →
Newman-crows Landing Independent StudyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available16Compare →
Von Renner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–5Not available527Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Newman-crows Landing Unified

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$17,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonita Elementary is listed in Newman-Crows Landing Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonita Elementary

Bonita Elementary is a public elementary school in Crows Landing, CA, part of Newman-crows Landing Unified, serving approximately 134 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,730 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonita Elementary

What grades does Bonita Elementary serve?

Bonita Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bonita Elementary?

Bonita Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Elementary is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonita Elementary rank in CA?

Bonita Elementary ranks #7,730 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bonita Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonita Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonita Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bonita Elementary a charter school?

No, Bonita Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bonita Elementary a Title I school?

No, Bonita Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonita Elementary?

55.2% of students at Bonita Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
134
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stanislaus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 95313)
1,114
Area median age
38.5
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 95313; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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