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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL administration to hear?
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Enrollment
1,287
Elementary
DISTRICT 805 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEE·NCES 120108003870
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
25380 BERNWOOD DR, BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34135 · (239) 992-6932 · Lee County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL1,287 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 47% of Florida public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
68 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
494 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 121 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 143 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 147 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 151 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 136 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 143 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 155 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 140 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 151 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (121) is 20% smaller than its 8th grade class (151).
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
56.2%
FL avg 56.7% . +1.4pp since 2023
Math
61.8%
FL avg 58.9% . -4.2pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 56 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 62 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 1 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 4 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 56.2% | 61.8% |
| 2023-24 | 54.8% | 66.0% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
59.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.9%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 60% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 62% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL's state test result (59.8% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL this school | 1,287 | 38.4% | 59.8% |
| GULF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAPE CORAL | 1,193 | 37.1% | 65.0% |
| HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FORT MYERS | 1,057 | 34.6% | 61.4% |
| HARMONY COMMUNITY SCHOOL HARMONY | 1,048 | 40.6% | 66.8% |
| BELLE TERRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PALM COAST | 1,288 | 40.0% | 60.7% |
| CELEBRATION K-8 CELEBRATION | 1,498 | 32.2% | 66.7% |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Lee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.8% | #881 of 2,136 | #14 of 58 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 61.8% | #1,020 of 2,149 ▼ 315 | #19 of 58 ▼ 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 56.2% | #1,014 of 2,149 ▼ 74 | #15 of 58 ▼ 1 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,287 | #64 of 2,267 | #4 of 61 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.9:1 | #1,828 of 2,077 | #32 of 57 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.3% | #975 of 2,108 | #25 of 58 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.4% | #1,628 of 2,188 | #49 of 59 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.2% | #573 of 621 | #31 of 31 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,287
-20 (-2%) vs 2020
-2% since 2010-11, when it was 1,311
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
was 17.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,287 | 68 | 18.9:1 | 38% (494) |
| 2023-24 | 1,320 | 21 | 62.9:1 | 41% (545) |
| 2022-23 | 1,302 | 71 | 18.3:1 | 44% (575) |
| 2020-21 | 1,307 | 73 | 17.9:1 | 34% (446) |
| 2017-18 | 1,272 | 102 | 12.5:1 | 42% (530) |
| 2015-16 | 1,305 | 84 | 15.5:1 | 51% (665) |
| 2010-11 | 1,311 | 79 | 16.6:1 | 44% (583) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL.
About BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL is an elementary school in BONITA SPRINGS, Florida, according to federal school records. In all, 1,287 students attend the school in kindergarten through 8. That is 113% above the average of about 604 students for elementary schools in Florida.
LEE counts 116 schools and 102,524 students, including BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL.
At BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL, 50% of students are White. The remaining students are 40% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Asian, and 3% Black. Census figures show Lee County is about 67% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 58%.
There are 68 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 18.9:1. Compared with the 17.5:1 average for elementary schools in Florida, this school's ratio is higher. On the income side, 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Lee County is 48%.
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL holds a B- allk12 Grade, placing it above 47% of Florida public elementary schools.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate across its state test results with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL, the prediction is 61.9% and the result is 59.8%.
American Community Survey estimates for Lee County show that median household income comes to about $76,107, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. The county's public schools total 123, with about 102,524 students.
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL's nearest public school is SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (about 0.6 miles). There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. By average proficiency, BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL is 3rd among 9 schools close by.
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data. This is a charter school, which is a tuition-free public school operating under a charter.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 1,287, starting from 1,307. The school's ratio increased from 17.9:1 to 18.9:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Lee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
817,666
Census ACS
Median income
$76,107
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
123
102,524 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LEE
- GATEWAY CHARTER SCHOOLCombined · 3,192 students
- LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,550 students
- GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,343 students
- IDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,191 students
- EAST LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,129 students
- CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,008 students
Other schools in BONITA SPRINGS
- BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,490 students
- BONITA SPRINGS MIDDLE CENTER FOR THE ARTSMiddle · 706 students
- OAK CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL OF BONITA SPRINGSElementary · 685 students
- SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 664 students
- BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 502 students
Nearby schools
- SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 664
- BONITA SPRINGS MIDDLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS1.4 mi · 706
- BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL1.7 mi · 1,490
- BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.4 mi · 502
- OAK CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL OF BONITA SPRINGS2.9 mi · 685
- ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL3.9 mi · 1,571
Frequently asked questions
About BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOLHow large is BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL?
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,287 students in grades KG-08.
Is BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL?
Approximately 18.9:1 students per teacher at BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL?
At BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL?
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL is overseen by LEE in Lee County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.