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#3619 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Bonsall Elementary
Elementary School · Bonsall Unified · Bonsall, CA
A Bonsall Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
31555 Old River Rd., Bonsall, CA 92003
- Math 48% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bonsall Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bonsall Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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
$110,577
Median home value
$910,600
Median rent
$2,099/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Empowered AcademicsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Guajome Learning CentersCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Guajome Park Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bonsall Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bonsall Elementary is listed in Bonsall Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bonsall Elementary
Bonsall Elementary is a public elementary school in Bonsall, CA, part of Bonsall Unified, serving approximately 901 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,619 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bonsall Elementary
What grades does Bonsall Elementary serve?
Bonsall Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bonsall Elementary?
Bonsall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonsall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonsall Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bonsall Elementary rank in CA?
Bonsall Elementary ranks #3,619 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bonsall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bonsall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Bonsall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonsall Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Bonsall Elementary a charter school?
No, Bonsall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bonsall Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bonsall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonsall Elementary?
34.7% of students at Bonsall 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
- 901
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (760) 631-5205
- Area population (ZIP 92003)
- 4,978
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 92003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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