BONHAM EL
BONHAM EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARLINGEN CISD school district, located in HARLINGEN, TX with about 743 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 46 teachers, BONHAM EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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, located at 2400 E. Jefferson in Harlingen, Texas, is a core campus within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its emphasis on innovation, technology integration, and college and career readiness, BONHAM ELementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth.
The school is deeply integrated into the Harlingen community, reflecting the district's mission to offer diverse educational opportunities for all students. By leveraging the resources of the HCISD, BONHAM ELementary implements a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives on the official school website, which serves as a hub for communication and engagement.
For more information, contact BONHAM EL at (956) 427-3070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-5723
(956) 427-3070
http://www.hcisd.org/bonham
BONHAM EL is a public Title I school in HARLINGEN, TX with about 743 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HARLINGEN CISD
- Total Students:
- 743
- Teachers:
- 46.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 743 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BONHAM EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.1%
- White
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.