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#580 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 29% in state

Bonner Elementary

Elementary School · Stewartville Public School District · Stewartville, MN

A Stewartville Public School District elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

526 5TH AVE SE, Stewartville, MN 55976

  • Math 92% proficient (2015)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2015)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2015
TrendDeclining
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2015 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2015 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2015 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2015 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$11,943
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Bonner Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2015 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency92%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2009–2015), then recovered 8 points since 2012, reaching 85% in 2015.

Show all 7 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)

Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.9%

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 Bonner 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low108/100K

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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

$79,044

Median home value

$277,700

Median rent

$977/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Stewartville Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$11,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonner Elementary is listed in STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonner Elementary

Bonner Elementary is a public elementary school in Stewartville, MN, part of Stewartville Public School District, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonner Elementary

What grades does Bonner Elementary serve?

Bonner Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Bonner Elementary?

Bonner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonner Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonner Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonner Elementary rank in MN?

Bonner Elementary ranks #580 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Bonner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonner 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonner Elementary has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Is Bonner Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Bonner Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

31.9% of students at Bonner 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Olmsted County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
Area population (ZIP 55976)
8,542
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
38.1
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 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 55976; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24

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