At a glance
Reported students
502
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
813
Bonita Springs Elementary School: 502 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Bonita Springs Elementary School
Bonita Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bonita Springs. It is one of 119 current school records connected to Lee. NCES reports 502 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 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 (90.8%) and White (6.6%). English learners represent 48.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. 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 Springs Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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 1 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
- 48.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White6.6%
- Hispanic90.8%
- Black1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 Lee
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
505 reported students
Tice Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
J. Colin English Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Capstone Academy Charter School Fort Myers
Elementary · Grades KG–08
437 reported students
Edgewood Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
598 reported students
Public schools near Bonita Springs Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs Elementary · Charter · Lee | KG–08 | 685 | 0.4 mi |
| Bonita Springs Charter School Elementary · Charter · Lee | KG–08 | 1,287 | 2.4 mi |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Collier | PK–05 | 721 | 2.4 mi |
| Spring Creek Elementary School Elementary · Lee | PK–05 | 664 | 2.9 mi |
| Naples Park Elementary School Elementary · Collier | PK–05 | 384 | 4.8 mi |
| Pelican Marsh Elementary School Elementary · Collier | PK–05 | 677 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bonita Springs Elementary School
What grades does Bonita Springs Elementary School serve?
Bonita Springs Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lee.
How many students attend Bonita Springs Elementary School?
Bonita Springs Elementary School reported 502 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 502 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bonita Springs Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bonita Springs Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lee attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bonita Springs Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57% 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 Springs Elementary School in?
Bonita Springs Elementary School is part of Lee, based in Fort Myers, FL, which operates 119 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bonita Springs Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs (0.4 mi), Bonita Springs Charter School (2.4 mi), Veterans Memorial Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.