Bonita Elementary

Public K-6

 2715 W. Main St.
       Santa Maria, CA  93458-9727


(805) 361-8290

District: Santa Maria-Bonita

SchoolDigger Rank:
5593rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,004 Help


Students who attend Bonita Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    El Camino Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
American Indian:
0.4%
Two or more races:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.4% Help


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Compare Details Bonita Elementary ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 14th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.69. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), American Indian (0.4%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bonita Elementary is 21.4, which is the 4th best among 16 elementary schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bonita Elementary is $8,004, which is the 2nd highest among 16 elementary schools in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bonita Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonita Elementary 5593rd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Bonita Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Homeless students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Santa Maria-Bonita:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Maria-Bonita 1380th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bonita Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bonita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.30 4176th 4809 13.2%
2005 13.40 4434th 4822 8.0%
2006 15.94 4293rd 4818 10.9%
2007 12.56 4796th 5113 6.2%
2008 13.54 4746th 5113 7.2%
2009 13.32 4838th 5193 6.8%
2010 18.72 4661st 5314 12.3%
2011 18.15 4794th 5377 10.8%
2012 22.71 4472nd 5390 17.0%
2013 23.73 4479th 5530 19.0%
2015 12.50 5321st 5611 5.2%
2016 15.90 4968th 5614 11.5%
2017 17.14 4940th 5692 13.2%
2018 12.63 5286th 5662 6.6%
2019 15.44 5208th 5789 10.0%
2022 10.94 5675th 5883 3.5%
2023 11.69 5573rd 5848 4.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bonita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.68 3006th 3246 7.4%
2019 25.93 2788th 3275 14.9%
2022 29.80 2624th 3311 20.7%
2023 32.84 2328th 3240 28.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bonita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 4573rd 5084 10.1%
2019 21.31 4472nd 5173 13.6%
2022 14.23 5009th 5264 4.8%
2023 15.20 5009th 5355 6.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bonita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.93 188th 336 44.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bonita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.45 5210th 5413 3.8%
2019 16.71 4896th 5492 10.9%
2022 13.40 5328th 5635 5.4%
2023 14.96 5125th 5595 8.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bonita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.59 1762nd 2585 31.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bonita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.04 4890th 5431 10.0%
2019 16.09 4975th 5510 9.7%
2022 11.26 5482nd 5663 3.2%
2023 11.24 5418th 5627 3.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bonita Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.84 4427th 4830 8.3%
2019 20.17 4364th 4963 12.1%
2022 14.02 4849th 5084 4.6%
2023 15.31 4756th 5079 6.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bonita Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 12 0 5 49 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1989 9 0 5 54 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1990 13 0 7 37 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1991 16 0 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1992 20 0 6 53 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1993 19 0 3 48 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1994 16 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1995 7 0 0 42 2 n/a n/a 0 51
1996 7 0 0 42 2 n/a n/a 0 51
1997 13 0 0 57 1 n/a n/a 0 71
1998 10 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 7 0 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2000 7 0 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2001 14 5 5 296 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 13 2 1 528 4 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 13 2 1 528 4 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 14 1 1 479 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 7 0 2 389 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 6 0 4 366 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 7 1 3 336 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 4 n/a 2 381 n/a n/a n/a 0 387
2009 4 0 0 417 0 0 0 0 421
2010 4 1 0 504 1 0 0 0 510
2011 4 1 1 528 1 0 0 0 535
2012 5 0 1 565 0 0 0 0 571
2013 7 0 1 588 3 0 0 0 599
2014 4 0 2 607 3 0 0 0 616
2015 8 0 2 625 3 0 0 0 638
2016 7 0 3 523 3 0 0 0 536
2017 6 0 4 587 2 0 0 0 599
2018 5 0 3 562 0 0 0 0 570
2019 4 0 1 550 0 0 0 0 555
2020 2 0 1 557 2 0 0 0 562
2021 2 0 0 544 1 0 2 0 549
2022 1 0 0 536 2 0 3 0 542
2023 1 0 0 535 2 0 2 0 540

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 Bonita Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 66 3.0 22.0 n/a
1989 68 3.0 22.6 n/a
1990 57 4.0 14.2 n/a
1991 65 4.0 16.2 n/a
1992 79 4.1 19.2 73.4
1993 70 3.0 23.3 77.1
1994 63 3.0 21.0 79.4
1995 51 3.0 17.0 94.1
1996 51 3.0 17.0 94.1
1997 71 3.0 23.7 90.1
1998 78 3.0 26.0 83.3
1999 75 3.0 25.0 94.7
2000 84 4.0 21.0 96.4
2001 322 17.0 18.9 92.5
2002 548 28.0 19.6 96.9
2003 548 28.0 19.6 96.9
2004 496 24.2 20.5 96.4
2005 399 19.0 21.0 92.2
2006 378 18.0 21.0 87.3
2007 348 18.5 18.8 96
2008 387 20.0 19.4 94.8
2009 421 23.0 17.5 91.2
2010 510 20.0 25.5 93.9
2011 535 n/a n/a 93.6
2012 571 24.0 23.7 n/a
2013 599 24.5 24.4 96.2
2014 616 26.5 23.2 79.7
2015 638 28.0 22.7 93.4
2016 536 25.0 21.4 94.2
2017 599 24.0 24.9 86.5
2018 570 26.5 21.5 94.4
2019 555 25.5 21.7 92.8
2020 562 n/a n/a 91.3
2021 549 23.3 23.5 97.8
2022 542 22.8 23.7 90
2023 540 25.2 21.4 92.4

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 Bonita Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 66 3.0 22.0 n/a
1989 68 3.0 22.6 n/a
1990 57 4.0 14.2 n/a
1991 65 4.0 16.2 n/a
1992 79 4.1 19.2 73.4
1993 70 3.0 23.3 77.1
1994 63 3.0 21.0 79.4
1995 51 3.0 17.0 94.1
1996 51 3.0 17.0 94.1
1997 71 3.0 23.7 90.1
1998 78 3.0 26.0 83.3
1999 75 3.0 25.0 94.7
2000 84 4.0 21.0 96.4
2001 322 17.0 18.9 92.5
2002 548 28.0 19.6 96.9
2003 548 28.0 19.6 96.9
2004 496 24.2 20.5 96.4
2005 399 19.0 21.0 92.2
2006 378 18.0 21.0 87.3
2007 348 18.5 18.8 96
2008 387 20.0 19.4 94.8
2009 421 23.0 17.5 91.2
2010 510 20.0 25.5 93.9
2011 535 n/a n/a 93.6
2012 571 24.0 23.7 n/a
2013 599 24.5 24.4 96.2
2014 616 26.5 23.2 79.7
2015 638 28.0 22.7 93.4
2016 536 25.0 21.4 94.2
2017 599 24.0 24.9 86.5
2018 570 26.5 21.5 94.4
2019 555 25.5 21.7 92.8
2020 562 n/a n/a 91.3
2021 549 23.3 23.5 97.8
2022 542 22.8 23.7 90
2023 540 25.2 21.4 92.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Bonita Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bonita Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,004

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bonita Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5208th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5573rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bonita Elementary)13.313.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Maria-Bonita)28.918.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bonita Elementary)26.919.7
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria-Bonita)31.422.9
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bonita Elementary)28.414.1
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Maria-Bonita)33.823.2
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bonita Elementary)33.812.5
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria-Bonita)32.219.1
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bonita Elementary)29.914.1
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Maria-Bonita)33.425.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bonita Elementary)14.38.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria-Bonita)18.312.8
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Bonita Elementary)5.210.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Maria-Bonita)13.116.1
 3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bonita Elementary)27.423.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Maria-Bonita)34.628.1
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bonita Elementary)18.47.1
 11.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria-Bonita)24.615.8
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students555540
 2.7%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic550535
 2.7%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%92.4%
 0.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Bonita Elementary.

Students who attend Bonita Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : El Camino Junior High

Students at Bonita Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Bonita Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.7% of California elementary schools.


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