At a glance
Reported students
435
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
627
Bonney Lake Elementary: 435 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Bonney Lake Elementary
Bonney Lake Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bonney Lake. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. NCES reports 435 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 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 White (64.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. 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 Bonney Lake Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White64.8%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial14.3%
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 Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crestwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Victor Falls Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
Liberty Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
515 reported students
Daffodil Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Emerald Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
551 reported students
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
627 reported students
Public schools near Bonney Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Hills Elementary Elementary · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | KG–05 | 551 | 1.3 mi |
| Victor Falls Elementary Elementary · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 513 | 2.1 mi |
| Maple Lawn Elementary Elementary · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 628 | 2.6 mi |
| Crestwood Elementary Elementary · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 393 | 2.7 mi |
| Daffodil Valley Elementary Elementary · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 524 | 2.8 mi |
| Liberty Ridge Elementary Elementary · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 515 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bonney Lake Elementary
What grades does Bonney Lake Elementary serve?
Bonney Lake Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
How many students attend Bonney Lake Elementary?
Bonney Lake Elementary reported 435 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bonney Lake Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 435 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bonney Lake Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bonney Lake Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumner-Bonney Lake School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bonney Lake Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bonney Lake Elementary in?
Bonney Lake Elementary is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, based in Sumner, WA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bonney Lake Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Emerald Hills Elementary (1.3 mi), Victor Falls Elementary (2.1 mi), Maple Lawn Elementary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.