Bon Air Elementary

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bon Air Elementary, located at 8701 Polk St in Bon Air, Virginia, is a well-established school serving the local community within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. Known for its traditional setting and historic charm, the school is situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood, providing a stable and focused environment for its elementary-aged students. It serves as a central hub for the Bon Air area, fostering a close-knit school culture that emphasizes community involvement and academic foundation.

The school is dedicated to nurturing student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional development. By leveraging its long-standing presence in the community, Bon Air Elementary maintains strong partnerships with local families and community members, which supports various extracurricular activities and academic enrichment programs. Its educational approach aims to prepare students for middle school by emphasizing critical thinking, literacy, and a collaborative learning atmosphere.

578

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bon Air Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	150
Black	40
Asian	19
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
336 (58.1 %)
Hispanic
150 (26.0 %)
Black
40 (6.9 %)
Two or More
32 (5.5 %)
Asian
19 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)560-2700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 102