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Bon Air Elementary School
Elementary School · Kokomo School Corporation · Kokomo, IN
A Kokomo School Corporation elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2800 Apperson Way N, Kokomo, IN 46901
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bon Air Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 17% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bon Air 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,905/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kokomo), 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
$61,041
Median home value
$131,700
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettit Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Sycamore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Fd Reese Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 680 | 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.
Kokomo School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bon Air Elementary School is listed in Kokomo School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bon Air Elementary School
Bon Air Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kokomo, IN, part of Kokomo School Corporation, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,808 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bon Air Elementary School
What grades does Bon Air Elementary School serve?
Bon Air Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bon Air Elementary School?
Bon Air Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Air Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bon Air 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 Bon Air Elementary School rank in IN?
Bon Air Elementary School ranks #1,808 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bon Air Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bon Air Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Bon Air Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bon Air Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bon Air Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bon Air Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bon Air Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bon Air Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bon Air Elementary School?
73.9% of students at Bon Air 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (765) 454-7030
- Area population (ZIP 46901)
- 38,254
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 46901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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