BONHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BONHAM EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ABILENE ISD school district, located in ABILENE, TX with about 538 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, BONHAM EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BONHAM ELementary School is a public school located in Abilene, Texas, serving students as part of the Abilene Independent School District (AISD). Situated on Buccaneer Drive, the school functions as a foundational institution within the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that prepares students for their middle school years. As an AISD campus, it operates under the district’s broader mission to foster academic growth, character development, and student success within a structured, supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Abilene community, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity. Like other campuses in the AISD system, BONHAM ELementary typically emphasizes a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For specific details regarding current academic ratings, campus initiatives, or upcoming events, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Abilene ISD website at [www.abileneisd.org](http://www.abileneisd.org).

For more information, contact BONHAM EL at (325) 690-3745 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

717 BUCCANEER DR
ABILENE, TX 79605-2727
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BONHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ABILENE, TX with about 538 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ABILENE ISD
Total Students:
538
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 538 students

White
41.6%
Hispanic/Latino
41.6%
Black or African American
10.8%
Two or more races
5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.