Bonham Elementary

Summary:

Bonham Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 986 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Bonham Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.9% to 32.37% of Bonham students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85% to 53.96%. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Science, with only 10.14% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.29%. Bonham's student subgroups, including Asian, African American, and Special Education students, also perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools.

While Bonham Elementary spends more per student than the state average, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Nearby schools, such as White E Elementary, Elrod Elementary, and Sutton Elementary, generally perform better than Bonham on academic measures, suggesting that factors beyond just student population may be contributing to Bonham's underperformance. The school's leadership and the Houston Independent School District have an opportunity to implement targeted strategies to improve academic outcomes and better serve the needs of the Bonham Elementary community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8302 Braes River Dr
       Houston, TX  77074-4212


(713) 778-3480

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4324th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,463 Help


Students who attend Bonham Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sugar Grove Academy
High:    Sharpstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  992

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.4%
African American:
13.5%
Asian:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bonham Elementary ranks worse than 92.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 156th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bonham Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.4%), African American (13.5%), Asian (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bonham Elementary is 14.3, which is the 57th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bonham Elementary is $10,463, which is the 74th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bonham Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonham Elementary 4324th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bonham Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bonham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.67 3067th 3465 11.5%
2005 18.46 3209th 3475 7.7%
2006 7.65 3407th 3476 2.0%
2007 7.96 3644th 3724 2.1%
2008 11.37 3628th 3768 3.7%
2009 6.81 3823rd 3884 1.6%
2010 17.24 3675th 3937 6.7%
2011 0.34 4090th 4095 0.1%
2012 41.14 2824th 4206 32.9%
2013 51.46 2221st 4221 47.4%
2014 22.26 3731st 4260 12.4%
2015 7.96 4170th 4320 3.5%
2016 5.92 4172nd 4286 2.7%
2017 11.41 4152nd 4329 4.1%
2018 19.75 3822nd 4359 12.3%
2019 13.62 4209th 4479 6.0%
2021 23.91 3586th 4578 21.7%
2022 23.79 3727th 4581 18.6%
2023 13.91 4329th 4647 6.8%
2024 14.18 4324th 4675 7.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.39 2406th 3226 25.4%
2019 18.66 3118th 3333 6.5%
2021 39.99 2078th 3446 39.7%
2022 35.17 2490th 3487 28.6%
2023 29.56 2804th 3556 21.1%
2024 24.74 3062nd 3638 15.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.78 3548th 3558 0.3%
2019 16.40 3600th 3684 2.3%
2021 20.02 3630th 3799 4.4%
2022 19.58 3700th 3952 6.4%
2023 14.10 4007th 4086 1.9%
2024 38.87 2649th 4261 37.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.23 3372nd 4264 20.9%
2019 21.73 3899th 4309 9.5%
2021 34.51 3082nd 4451 30.8%
2022 35.34 3149th 4477 29.7%
2023 21.77 4013th 4521 11.2%
2024 23.13 3955th 4560 13.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.48 3749th 4306 12.9%
2019 22.76 3733rd 4348 14.1%
2021 28.52 3293rd 4499 26.8%
2022 24.46 3760th 4561 17.6%
2023 14.22 4299th 4588 6.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.61 2835th 3106 8.7%
2019 16.37 2993rd 3184 6.0%
2021 47.63 1847th 3006 38.6%
2022 37.75 2278th 2958 23.0%
2023 37.29 2352nd 2980 21.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.89 2960th 4240 30.2%
2019 18.07 4074th 4295 5.1%
2021 46.26 2098th 4331 51.6%
2022 41.58 2701st 4461 39.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.07 3768th 4319 12.8%
2019 10.51 4235th 4357 2.8%
2021 24.14 3588th 4498 20.2%
2022 24.81 3710th 4563 18.7%
2023 15.70 4212th 4585 8.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.16 1014th 1015 0.1%
2024 0.49 1030th 1035 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.60 1727th 2483 30.4%
2019 29.72 1980th 2515 21.3%
2021 38.32 1490th 2444 39.0%
2022 41.43 1414th 2421 41.6%
2023 14.63 2347th 2443 3.9%
2024 32.27 1779th 2421 26.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bonham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.02 3422nd 4168 17.9%
2019 20.70 3800th 4188 9.3%
2021 30.51 3193rd 4329 26.2%
2022 32.15 3270th 4376 25.3%
2023 26.03 3607th 4401 18.0%
2024 28.34 3501st 4431 21.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bonham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 380 461 74 158 1 n/a n/a 0 1074
1989 308 466 84 170 3 n/a n/a 0 1031
1990 320 546 57 164 1 n/a n/a 0 1088
1991 263 614 55 177 0 n/a n/a 0 1109
1992 222 547 59 232 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
1993 173 598 53 263 0 n/a n/a 0 1087
1994 137 705 54 329 0 n/a n/a 0 1225
1995 88 679 36 433 8 n/a n/a 0 1244
1996 88 679 36 433 8 n/a n/a 0 1244
1997 59 656 31 457 9 n/a n/a 0 1212
1998 36 612 56 522 5 n/a n/a 0 1231
1999 45 591 37 527 5 n/a n/a 0 1205
2000 41 550 33 550 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
2001 32 565 41 577 1 n/a n/a 0 1216
2002 22 448 49 652 0 n/a n/a 0 1171
2003 22 448 49 652 0 n/a n/a 0 1171
2004 26 456 36 603 1 n/a n/a 0 1122
2005 16 513 32 577 0 n/a n/a 0 1138
2006 16 547 26 560 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
2007 11 502 11 541 0 n/a n/a 0 1065
2008 10 460 6 495 0 n/a n/a 0 971
2009 14 400 16 498 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2010 11 301 14 551 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2011 33 328 9 668 4 4 8 0 1054
2012 21 238 13 646 4 3 4 0 929
2013 19 236 13 678 4 3 4 0 957
2014 20 244 13 774 3 2 3 0 1059
2015 20 247 13 800 1 3 2 0 1086
2016 13 247 20 807 4 1 6 0 1098
2017 13 236 17 788 2 0 8 0 1064
2018 10 231 8 715 3 0 7 0 974
2019 10 207 5 718 0 1 5 0 946
2020 13 141 12 796 1 0 2 0 965
2021 8 111 11 710 0 0 2 0 842
2022 12 130 5 790 1 0 1 0 939
2023 13 126 84 758 0 0 5 0 986
2024 33 134 129 688 0 1 7 0 992

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bonham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1074 50.0 21.4 n/a
1989 1031 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1088 55.0 19.7 n/a
1991 1109 54.9 20.2 n/a
1992 1060 56.0 18.9 46.1
1993 1087 55.0 19.8 59.5
1994 1225 62.0 19.8 67.1
1995 1244 67.5 18.4 74.6
1996 1244 67.5 18.4 74.6
1997 1212 61.0 19.9 80
1998 1231 60.0 20.5 81.3
1999 1205 61.0 19.8 87.8
2000 1174 63.0 18.6 89.8
2001 1216 55.0 22.1 88.7
2002 1171 68.9 17.0 91.7
2003 1171 68.9 17.0 91.7
2004 1122 69.0 16.3 89.4
2005 1138 64.9 17.5 90
2006 1149 66.9 17.2 92.5
2007 1065 67.7 15.7 74.1
2008 971 59.0 16.5 73.3
2009 928 59.0 15.7 68
2010 877 55.0 15.9 68.2
2011 1054 59.3 17.7 53
2012 929 53.5 17.3 46.9
2013 957 55.2 17.3 97.9
2014 1059 56.5 18.7 91.1
2015 1086 62.0 17.5 93.6
2016 1098 66.0 16.6 97.5
2017 1064 65.5 16.2 97.7
2018 974 62.6 15.5 97.9
2019 946 57.3 16.4 97.6
2020 965 59.0 16.3 98.1
2021 842 55.0 15.3 98.3
2022 939 50.9 18.4 98.3
2023 986 50.8 19.3 99
2024 992 69.1 14.3 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bonham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1074 50.0 21.4 n/a
1989 1031 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1088 55.0 19.7 n/a
1991 1109 54.9 20.2 n/a
1992 1060 56.0 18.9 46.1
1993 1087 55.0 19.8 59.5
1994 1225 62.0 19.8 67.1
1995 1244 67.5 18.4 74.6
1996 1244 67.5 18.4 74.6
1997 1212 61.0 19.9 80
1998 1231 60.0 20.5 81.3
1999 1205 61.0 19.8 87.8
2000 1174 63.0 18.6 89.8
2001 1216 55.0 22.1 88.7
2002 1171 68.9 17.0 91.7
2003 1171 68.9 17.0 91.7
2004 1122 69.0 16.3 89.4
2005 1138 64.9 17.5 90
2006 1149 66.9 17.2 92.5
2007 1065 67.7 15.7 74.1
2008 971 59.0 16.5 73.3
2009 928 59.0 15.7 68
2010 877 55.0 15.9 68.2
2011 1054 59.3 17.7 53
2012 929 53.5 17.3 46.9
2013 957 55.2 17.3 97.9
2014 1059 56.5 18.7 91.1
2015 1086 62.0 17.5 93.6
2016 1098 66.0 16.6 97.5
2017 1064 65.5 16.2 97.7
2018 974 62.6 15.5 97.9
2019 946 57.3 16.4 97.6
2020 965 59.0 16.3 98.1
2021 842 55.0 15.3 98.3
2022 939 50.9 18.4 98.3
2023 986 50.8 19.3 99
2024 992 69.1 14.3 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bonham Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,523 (17.1%) $7,390 (82.9%) $8,913
2020 $1,552 (15.4%) $8,513 (84.6%) $10,065
2021 $1,286 (12.3%) $9,177 (87.7%) $10,463

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bonham Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4209th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4329th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bonham Elementary)2534
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bonham Elementary)3225
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bonham Elementary)4924
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bonham Elementary)4931
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Bonham Elementary)2224
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bonham Elementary)3131
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Bonham Elementary)2414
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bonham Elementary)2416
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Bonham Elementary)2528
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bonham Elementary)3815
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bonham Elementary)1714
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students946986
 4.2%
African American207126
 39.1%
American Indian00
Asian584
 1580%
Hispanic718758
 5.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1013
 30%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.6%99%
 1.4%


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Bonham Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 992 students attended Bonham Elementary.

Students at Bonham Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 14% African American, 13% Asian, 3% White.

Students who attend Bonham Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sugar Grove Academy
High : Sharpstown High School


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