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#7591 of 8,552 schools in TX

Bonham EL

Elementary School · San Angelo ISD · San Angelo, TX

A San Angelo ISD elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4630 SOUTHLAND, San Angelo, TX 76904

  • Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$10,684
Chronic Absenteeism8%

Students at Bonham EL score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.6%

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 Bonham EL 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,709/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Angelo), 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

$79,617

Median home value

$266,800

Median rent

$1,119/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76904; 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
Lamar ELEnrollment path unverified4.8K–51.2 mi507Compare →
Texas Leadership of San AngeloCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–121.2 mi1,451Compare →
Bowie ELEnrollment path unverified3.0K–51.4 mi361Compare →
Sierra Vista Child Development CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.5 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

San Angelo ISD

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#11 of 23
District spending per student
$10,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonham EL is listed in SAN ANGELO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonham EL

Bonham EL is a public elementary school in San Angelo, TX, part of San Angelo ISD, serving approximately 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,591 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonham EL

What grades does Bonham EL serve?

Bonham EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bonham EL?

Bonham EL has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonham EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonham EL is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonham EL rank in TX?

Bonham EL ranks #7,591 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bonham EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonham EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Bonham EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonham EL has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bonham EL a charter school?

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

Is Bonham EL a Title I school?

No, Bonham EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonham EL?

42.6% of students at Bonham EL 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
564
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Tom Green County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.0%
Area population (ZIP 76904)
36,444
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
37.4
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76904; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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