Bonneville Elementary School

Summary:

Bonneville Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Fort Smith School District in Arkansas, serving grades PK-5 with 281 students. Despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Bonneville consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 42.4% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 32.1% for the district and 33.8% for the state.

Bonneville's strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy given its lower spending per student ($9,084) compared to many nearby schools, which range from $10,004 to $13,316 per student. The school has also improved its ranking among Arkansas elementary schools, moving from 308th out of 471 in 2013-2014 to 170th out of 497 in 2023-2024. This consistent improvement, along with its efficient use of resources and ability to support its economically disadvantaged population, suggests that Bonneville Elementary is employing effective strategies to enhance educational outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools like Carnall Elementary and Tilles Elementary, Bonneville's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are over 25 percentage points higher, further highlighting its strong academic performance within the Fort Smith School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2500 S Waldron Rd
       Fort Smith, AR  72903


(479) 478-3161

District: Fort Smith School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,084 Help


Students who attend Bonneville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    L. A. Chaffin Middle School
High:    Southside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.3%
Hispanic:
24.2%
African American:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bonneville Elementary School ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 5th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bonneville Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.3%), Hispanic (24.2%), African American (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bonneville Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 5th best among 19 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bonneville Elementary School is $9,084. 15 elementary schools in the Fort Smith School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bonneville Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fort Smith School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Smith School District 160th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bonneville Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.46 151st 411 63.3%
2006 63.93 153rd 402 61.9%
2007 68.47 134th 440 69.5%
2008 69.62 141st 439 67.9%
2009 52.57 254th 445 42.9%
2010 56.84 231st 457 49.5%
2011 71.65 120th 471 74.5%
2012 71.29 117th 468 75.0%
2013 65.50 165th 476 65.3%
2014 46.04 308th 471 34.6%
2015 53.73 199th 466 57.3%
2016 61.90 168th 494 66.0%
2017 59.54 188th 485 61.2%
2018 61.25 190th 480 60.4%
2019 61.29 205th 488 58.0%
2021 70.63 135th 496 72.8%
2022 73.22 116th 487 76.2%
2023 64.15 173rd 492 64.8%
2024 64.93 170th 497 65.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bonneville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 366 19 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1989 386 24 8 3 6 n/a n/a 0 427
1990 343 9 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 322 14 14 3 6 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 301 20 12 9 3 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 324 25 18 10 6 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 336 20 25 8 4 n/a n/a 0 393
1995 304 35 26 11 6 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 304 35 26 11 6 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 280 32 17 10 6 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 261 38 15 4 8 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 269 31 17 8 14 n/a n/a 0 339
2000 249 31 12 15 12 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 246 36 15 14 9 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 241 34 13 27 10 n/a n/a 0 325
2003 241 34 13 27 10 n/a n/a 0 325
2004 225 51 18 28 9 n/a n/a 0 331
2005 224 40 21 31 7 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 207 37 24 29 13 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 200 61 22 35 21 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 203 52 19 27 16 n/a n/a 0 317
2009 212 43 19 40 11 n/a n/a 0 325
2010 188 44 15 42 17 0 37 0 343
2011 185 43 17 48 9 1 36 0 339
2012 215 41 22 58 7 1 25 0 369
2013 214 45 21 55 5 1 21 0 362
2014 209 45 19 65 6 0 17 0 361
2015 199 39 16 62 2 0 17 0 335
2016 176 39 16 62 2 0 28 0 323
2017 174 36 21 72 1 0 41 0 345
2018 173 44 20 75 2 0 39 0 353
2019 182 48 17 64 2 0 49 0 362
2020 173 56 20 60 1 0 42 0 352
2021 145 53 15 55 4 0 50 0 322
2022 125 42 11 58 3 0 49 0 288
2023 119 40 11 68 4 0 39 0 281

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 Bonneville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 15.6 25.5 n/a
1989 427 20.0 21.3 n/a
1990 363 18.0 20.1 9.9
1991 359 16.2 22.1 12.3
1992 345 16.0 21.5 14.8
1993 383 18.5 20.7 14.6
1994 393 18.5 21.2 21.4
1995 382 18.8 20.3 20.4
1996 382 18.8 20.3 20.4
1997 345 20.2 17.1 21.4
1998 326 20.2 16.1 22.1
1999 339 15.4 22.0 39.5
2000 319 21.0 15.2 41.1
2001 320 18.0 17.8 39.1
2002 325 20.0 16.3 44.9
2003 325 20.0 16.3 44.9
2004 331 21.0 15.8 48
2005 323 23.0 14.0 58.2
2006 310 16.0 19.4 62.6
2007 339 23.0 14.7 62.5
2008 317 24.0 13.2 64.7
2009 325 21.0 15.5 57.5
2010 343 23.6 13.1 66.5
2011 339 18.9 17.8 67.6
2012 369 19.8 18.5 69.1
2013 362 20.9 17.2 72.7
2014 361 20.0 17.9 77
2015 335 22.0 15.2 74
2016 323 20.0 16.1 71.2
2017 345 20.7 16.6 35.7
2018 353 22.6 15.6 38
2019 362 17.9 20.1 73.2
2020 352 18.4 19.0 70.7
2021 322 16.9 18.9 70.5
2022 288 16.0 17.9 76.7
2023 281 17.4 16.1 71.5

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 Bonneville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 15.6 25.5 n/a
1989 427 20.0 21.3 n/a
1990 363 18.0 20.1 9.9
1991 359 16.2 22.1 12.3
1992 345 16.0 21.5 14.8
1993 383 18.5 20.7 14.6
1994 393 18.5 21.2 21.4
1995 382 18.8 20.3 20.4
1996 382 18.8 20.3 20.4
1997 345 20.2 17.1 21.4
1998 326 20.2 16.1 22.1
1999 339 15.4 22.0 39.5
2000 319 21.0 15.2 41.1
2001 320 18.0 17.8 39.1
2002 325 20.0 16.3 44.9
2003 325 20.0 16.3 44.9
2004 331 21.0 15.8 48
2005 323 23.0 14.0 58.2
2006 310 16.0 19.4 62.6
2007 339 23.0 14.7 62.5
2008 317 24.0 13.2 64.7
2009 325 21.0 15.5 57.5
2010 343 23.6 13.1 66.5
2011 339 18.9 17.8 67.6
2012 369 19.8 18.5 69.1
2013 362 20.9 17.2 72.7
2014 361 20.0 17.9 77
2015 335 22.0 15.2 74
2016 323 20.0 16.1 71.2
2017 345 20.7 16.6 35.7
2018 353 22.6 15.6 38
2019 362 17.9 20.1 73.2
2020 352 18.4 19.0 70.7
2021 322 16.9 18.9 70.5
2022 288 16.0 17.9 76.7
2023 281 17.4 16.1 71.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bonneville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,544 (17.0%) $7,541 (83.0%) $9,084

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bonneville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 205th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 173rd of 492 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Bonneville Elementary School)8060
 20%
   3rd Grade English (Fort Smith School District)65.457.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Bonneville Elementary School)7252
 20%
   3rd Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)54.148.5
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Bonneville Elementary School)3638
 2%
   3rd Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)30.628.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Bonneville Elementary School)2838
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)32.129.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Bonneville Elementary School)84.881.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)6660.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Bonneville Elementary School)45.752.2
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)49.541.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Bonneville Elementary School)36.941
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)33.134
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Bonneville Elementary School)5052.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)42.238.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Bonneville Elementary School)78.679.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade English (Fort Smith School District)71.667.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Bonneville Elementary School)51.834.1
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Fort Smith School District)46.636.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Bonneville Elementary School)37.543.2
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Smith School District)37.332
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Bonneville Elementary School)46.436.4
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Smith School District)3535.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362281
 22.4%
African American4840
 16.7%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1711
 35.3%
Hispanic6468
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White182119
 34.6%
Two or More Races4939
 20.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%71.5%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bonneville Elementary School

Bonneville Elementary School ranks 170th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bonneville Elementary School are 42% White, 24% Hispanic, 14% African American, 14% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Bonneville Elementary School.

Students who attend Bonneville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : L. A. Chaffin Middle School
High : Southside High School


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