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Bonita Springs Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1825^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Bonita Springs Elementary School is a public school in Bonita Springs, FL, serving 502 students in grades PK-5 within the Lee County School District. The school has experienced a significant decline in state rankings over the past decade, dropping from a high-performing 4-star rating in 2018 to a 1-star rating in the most recent school year, placing it well below its historical performance levels.

Academically, Bonita Springs Elementary lags behind nearly every nearby school. In the most recent testing year, the school averaged 45% proficiency in English Language Arts and 47% in math, which is dramatically lower than nearby Laurel Oak Elementary School (91% ELA, 92% math) and Veterans Memorial Elementary School (81% ELA, 81% math) in the Collier County district. Even within Lee County, it trails Pinewoods Elementary School (77% ELA, 84% math). The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.8%, which is more than double the rates at high-performing Collier County schools like Veterans Memorial (8.5%) and Laurel Oak (7.5%). Additionally, the student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1 is higher than the average of about 14:1 at top-performing nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, there is a bright spot in 5th-grade math, where 60% of students were proficient in the most recent year—a significant improvement from 41% the year before and nearly matching the state average. This success suggests that a specific teacher or program may be effective and could serve as a model for other subjects. The school spends $14,225 per student, which is higher than Pinewoods Elementary ($10,127) and comparable to top-tier Collier County schools, indicating that funding alone is not the issue. The key to improvement likely lies in addressing attendance, replicating the 5th-grade math success, and learning from the high-performing schools just a few miles away in Collier County.

502

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,225

Per pupil spending ?

57%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10701 Dean St SE
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

(239) 992-0801

District: Lee

Students who attend Bonita Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
	Lexington Middle School
	Three Oaks Middle School
High:	Cypress Lake High School
	Dunbar High School
	Estero High School
	Fort Myers High School
	More...
	South Fort Myers High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.8%

White:

6.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 19th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (47% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 54 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg57%

Florida avg62%

1,825^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 54 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to bottom 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 59Elementary Schools in the Lee

56^th of 70Lee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	23.7	1825 of 2240	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.4	2073 of 2258	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.6	1863 of 2256	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.0	1386 of 2240	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.9	1200 of 2219	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.4	1094 of 2247	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.2	618 of 2182	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	74.4	497 of 2118	76.5%	★★★★☆
2017	63.2	760 of 2112	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.8	565 of 2087	72.9%	★★★★☆
2014	24.9	1631 of 2064	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.2	1352 of 2029	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	24.1	1578 of 1984	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	43.4	1194 of 1985	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.2	1207 of 1919	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.2	1314 of 1847	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	38.0	1177 of 1789	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	26.0	1400 of 1786	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	47.8	898 of 1688	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science52%-8 vs state

Math47%-17 vs state

English Language Arts45%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bonita Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10701 Dean St SE	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 992-0801	502	29	17.3	57.0%	33 (6.6%)	5 (1.0%)	456 (90.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	23.7	1825^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.5%		13.4	2073^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	8.2%	248	40.0	47.0	49.0				44.0	37.0	60.0				52.0						$14,225	$2,011	$12,213
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	28011 Performance Ln	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 498-6864	685	30	22.8	98.5%	59 (8.6%)	16 (2.3%)	600 (87.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	2.4	2220^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.7	2223^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	1.6%	3	24.0	24.0	27.0	33.0	43.0	38.0	28.0	19.0	10.0	20.0	56.0	11.0	23.0	7.0	79.0		71.0	63.0	$9,299	$00	$9,299
Veterans Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8800	721	51	14.1	29.3%	479 (66.4%)	19 (2.6%)	177 (24.5%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.4%)	90.5	128^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.9	109^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.2%	19	78.0	75.0	90.0				82.0	86.0	88.0	100.0			92.0						$14,151	$375	$13,775
Bonita Springs Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	25380 Bernwood Dr	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 992-6932	1,287	68	18.9	38.4%	649 (50.4%)	36 (2.8%)	514 (39.9%)	39 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (3.8%)	48.4	1182^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	47.2%		48.5	1146^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.2%	36	60.0	45.0	75.0	60.0	63.0	64.0	70.0	50.0	32.0	58.0	77.0	34.0	72.0	74.0	96.0	97.0	100.0	95.0	$8,047	$57	$7,990
Spring Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25571 Elementary Way	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 947-0001	664	37	17.9	52.3%	83 (12.5%)	3 (0.5%)	564 (84.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	58.4	919^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.0%		38.3	1408^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.6%	489	59.0	51.0	53.0				88.0	77.0	73.0				54.0						$12,260	$1,311	$10,949
Naples Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 111th Ave N	Naples	34108	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7700	384	32	11.9	60.9%	143 (37.2%)	17 (4.4%)	200 (52.1%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	71.2	597^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.3%		69.2	659^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.8%	62	64.0	68.0	62.0				77.0	83.0	74.0				67.0						$22,192	$2,068	$20,124
Pelican Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9480 Airport Rd N	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7900	677	48	14.0	33.7%	417 (61.6%)	14 (2.1%)	197 (29.1%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	91.9	95^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.8%		91.5	121^st of 2258 public elementary schools	94.6%	26	83.0	86.0	82.0				91.0	91.0	83.0				77.0						$16,305	$587	$15,719
Laurel Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7400	1,069	76	14.1	23.2%	712 (66.6%)	42 (3.9%)	224 (21.0%)	41 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.4%)	95.6	22^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.0%		92.2	99^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.6%	77	93.0	88.0	91.0				93.0	95.0	88.0				83.0						$13,046	$278	$12,767
Vineyards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6225 Arbor Blvd W	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8700	800	57	14.0	32.0%	425 (53.1%)	49 (6.1%)	253 (31.6%)	29 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.3%)	81.1	361^st of 2240 public elementary schools	83.9%		87.9	230^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.8%	131	79.0	74.0	76.0				76.0	82.0	68.0	100.0			72.0						$15,276	$784	$14,493
Pinewoods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr	Estero	33928	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 947-7500	1,025	54	18.9	21.7%	606 (59.1%)	19 (1.9%)	341 (33.3%)	26 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.0%)	86.2	227^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.9%		82.2	360^th of 2258 public elementary schools	84.1%	133	82.0	78.0	72.0				84.0	83.0	84.0				74.0						$10,127	$575	$9,551

Frequently Asked Questions about Bonita Springs Elementary School

Is Bonita Springs Elementary School a good school?

Bonita Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Bonita Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 502 students attended Bonita Springs Elementary School.

What district is Bonita Springs Elementary School in?

Lee

What schools do graduates of Bonita Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bonita Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Middle : Lexington Middle School
Middle : Three Oaks Middle School
High : Cypress Lake High School
High : Dunbar High School
High : Estero High School
High : Fort Myers High School
High : South Fort Myers High School

What is the racial makeup of Bonita Springs Elementary School?

Students at Bonita Springs Elementary School are 91% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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