Excellent
#369 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 16% in state
Bonaire Elementary School
Elementary School · Houston County · Bonaire, GA
A Houston County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Elm St, Bonaire, GA 31005
- Math 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bonaire Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bonaire 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,071
Median home value
$247,800
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Impacting New Generations AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Christ School LlcPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Russell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 592 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houston County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #5 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bonaire Elementary School is listed in Houston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bonaire Elementary School
Bonaire Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bonaire, GA, part of Houston County, serving approximately 576 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bonaire Elementary School
What grades does Bonaire Elementary School serve?
Bonaire Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Bonaire Elementary School?
Bonaire Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonaire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonaire Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bonaire Elementary School rank in GA?
Bonaire Elementary School ranks #369 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Bonaire Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bonaire Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Bonaire Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonaire Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bonaire Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bonaire Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bonaire Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bonaire Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonaire Elementary School?
38.7% of students at Bonaire Elementary School 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (478) 929-7826
- Area population (ZIP 31005)
- 20,697
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31005; 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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