At a glance
Reported students
134
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Bonita Elementary: 134 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
22.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 141
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.9:1
What the reported data says about Bonita Elementary
Bonita Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Crows Landing. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Newman-Crows Landing Unified. NCES reports 134 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.9%) and White (17.9%). English learners represent 26.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bonita Elementary
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.9%
- Hispanic61.9%
- Black9%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newman-Crows Landing Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hunt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
268 reported students
Hurd Barrington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Von Renner Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
530 reported students
West Side Valley High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
41 reported students
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study
Other · Grades KG–12
20 reported students
Yolo Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
738 reported students
Public schools near Bonita Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Elementary Elementary · Newman-Crows Landing Unified | KG–05 | 268 | 5.6 mi |
| Hurd Barrington Elementary Elementary · Newman-Crows Landing Unified | KG–05 | 428 | 5.9 mi |
| Las Palmas Elementary Elementary · Patterson Joint Unified | KG–06 | 642 | 6.2 mi |
| Von Renner Elementary Elementary · Newman-Crows Landing Unified | KG–05 | 530 | 6.4 mi |
| Northmead Elementary Elementary · Patterson Joint Unified | KG–06 | 528 | 6.7 mi |
| West Valley Learning Center Elementary · Patterson Joint Unified | KG–KG | 147 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bonita Elementary
What grades does Bonita Elementary serve?
Bonita Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Newman-Crows Landing Unified.
How many students attend Bonita Elementary?
Bonita Elementary reported 134 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 141 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bonita Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 134 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bonita Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bonita Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newman-Crows Landing Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bonita Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bonita Elementary in?
Bonita Elementary is part of Newman-Crows Landing Unified, based in Newman, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bonita Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hunt Elementary (5.6 mi), Hurd Barrington Elementary (5.9 mi), Las Palmas Elementary (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.