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#482 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 37% in state

Bonner Springs Elementary

Elementary School · Bonner Springs · Bonner Springs, KS

An elementary school in Bonner Springs, KS where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

212 S Neconi, Bonner Springs, KS 66012

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2025)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$14,367
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Bonner Springs Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bonner Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,005/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bonner Springs), 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

$96,264

Median home value

$248,000

Median rent

$1,069/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66012; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–52.4 mi369Compare →
Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–52.8 mi457Compare →
Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–83.2 mi399Compare →
Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–53.3 mi455Compare →

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.

Bonner Springs

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonner Springs Elementary is listed in Bonner Springs; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonner Springs Elementary

Bonner Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Bonner Springs, KS, part of Bonner Springs, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonner Springs Elementary

What grades does Bonner Springs Elementary serve?

Bonner Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bonner Springs Elementary?

Bonner Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonner Springs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonner Springs Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonner Springs Elementary rank in KS?

Bonner Springs Elementary ranks #482 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Bonner Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonner Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Bonner Springs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonner Springs Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bonner Springs Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Bonner Springs Elementary a Title I school?

No, Bonner Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

57.9% of students at Bonner Springs 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wyandotte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 66012)
10,301
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
38.2
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66012; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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