Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School

School Overview
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a public school within the Tucson Unified School District that places a strong emphasis on a structured, traditional approach to education. As a "Basic Curriculum" magnet school, the institution focuses on fundamental academic skills, utilizing a direct instruction model designed to ensure proficiency in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The curriculum is intentionally designed to be clear and consistent, aiming to provide students with a solid academic foundation through a highly organized classroom environment.

Beyond its academic focus, Bonillas is recognized for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where discipline and high expectations are central to the student experience. By participating in the magnet program, the school attracts families looking for a structured learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement and core subject mastery. The school’s location on Winsett Street serves as a hub for its local neighborhood, while its magnet status allows it to draw students from across the district who benefit from its specialized, traditional pedagogical style.
383
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White69
Hispanic260
Black28
Asian5
Two or More10
American Indian9
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    260 (67.9 %)
  • White
    69 (18.0 %)
  • Black
    28 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone: (520)232-6600
Website: http://www.tusd1.org/bonillas/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 66
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 67
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten66
Grade 161
Grade 266
Grade 362
Grade 460
Grade 567
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19550.9%
Male18849.1%
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