BONHAM ACADEMY

Charter School 600 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bonham Academy, located in the historic King William neighborhood of San Antonio, is a highly regarded K-8 magnet school within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Known for its focus on dual-language immersion and the fine arts, the school offers a unique academic environment that emphasizes cultural literacy and creative expression. Its integration into the vibrant, architecturally rich King William district often allows for a tight-knit school community that values both academic rigor and the cultural heritage of the surrounding area.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to providing a bilingual education, where students gain proficiency in both English and Spanish, preparing them for a globalized workforce. Beyond its language programs, Bonham Academy places a significant emphasis on the arts, integrating music, theater, and visual arts into the daily curriculum to encourage well-rounded student development. As a magnet school, it attracts families from across the district who are seeking an inclusive, academically challenging, and culturally enriched educational experience for their children.

600

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BONHAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	547
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
547 (91.2 %)
White
34 (5.7 %)
Black
12 (2.0 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)228-3300
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BONHAM ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	56
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BONHAM ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	48.2%
Male	311	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)