Enrollment
261
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KOKOMO SCHOOL CORPORATION·NCES 180537000942
Bon Air Elementary School
2800 Apperson Way N, Kokomo, IN 46901 · (765) 454-7030 · Howard County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL261 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
202 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 50%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 30 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 85 | 33% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 2% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 57% · 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
Schools most like Bon Air Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air Elementary School this school | 261 | 77.4% | N/A |
| Pettit Park School Kokomo | 215 | 76.3% | 13.5% |
| Starr Elementary School Richmond | 284 | 76.4% | 24.8% |
| Fairview Elementary School Richmond | 259 | 72.6% | 24.8% |
| Arlington Heights Elementary Sch Bloomington | 301 | 70.4% | 15.3% |
| Vaile Elementary School Richmond | 311 | 71.1% | 29.2% |
Matched among Indiana 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 Bon Air Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Howard County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 261 | #903 of 1,079 | #12 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #575 of 991 | #8 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.9% | #181 of 996 | #3 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.4% | #62 of 1,058 | #2 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.9% | #109 of 597 | #4 of 8 |
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
261
-7 (-3%) vs 2020
-57% since 1990-91, when it was 609
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 11.7:1
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 | 261 | 16.8 | 15.5:1 | 77% (202) |
| 2023-24 | 264 | 16.8 | 15.7:1 | 74% (195) |
| 2022-23 | 232 | 17.3 | 13.4:1 | 83% (192) |
| 2020-21 | 268 | 23 | 11.7:1 | 83% (223) |
| 2017-18 | 343 | 24 | 14.3:1 | 95% (327) |
| 2015-16 | 369 | 27 | 13.7:1 | 91% (334) |
| 2010-11 | 528 | 37 | 14.3:1 | 89% (470) |
| 2000-01 | 297 | 20 | 14.8:1 | 64% (191) |
| 1990-91 | 609 | 42 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bon Air Elementary School.
About Bon Air Elementary School
Federal records list Bon Air Elementary School as an elementary school in Kokomo, Indiana. The student body numbers 261 students, from pre-K through 3. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Indiana) has about 436 students.
Bon Air Elementary School is run by Kokomo School Corporation, whose 13 schools enroll 5,197 students.
White students account for 52% of enrollment at Bon Air Elementary School. Other students are 17% multiracial, 16% Black, and 14% Hispanic. That is lower than the 85% White share among all Howard County residents. By the diversity index, Bon Air Elementary School comes in at 65%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1 at Bon Air Elementary School, with 16.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Indiana average about 15.5:1, a similar figure. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 77% of enrollment. It compares with 49% for public schools in Howard County.
County data help place the school in context: in Howard County, median household income is about $64,027, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Bon Air Elementary School is among the 29 public schools in Howard County.
Nearest public school: Bon Air Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Small.
Enrollment was 268 in 2020-21 and 261 in 2024-25, a decrease of 7 students. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 11.7:1 to 15.5:1.
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Howard County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
83,752
Census ACS
Median income
$64,027
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
12,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kokomo School Corporation
- Kokomo High SchoolHigh · 1,393 students
- Lafayette Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 527 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 451 students
- Maple Crest Middle SchoolMiddle · 435 students
- Wallace Elementary SchoolElementary · 360 students
- Boulevard Elementary SchoolElementary · 340 students
Other schools in Kokomo
- Kokomo High SchoolHigh · 1,393 students
- Northwestern Elementary SchoolElementary · 665 students
- Northwestern Senior High SchoolHigh · 541 students
- Lafayette Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 527 students
- Taylor Elementary SchoolElementary · 494 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 451 students
Other Bon Air Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Bon Air Elementary. Bon Air Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Bon Air ElementaryBon Air, VA · 488 students
- Bon Air Elementary SchoolLower Burrell, PA · 447 students
Nearby schools
- Bon Air Middle School0.0 mi · 190
- Pettit Park School1.6 mi · 215
- Sycamore Elementary School1.8 mi · 305
- Lafayette Park Elementary School1.9 mi · 527
- Central Middle School2.0 mi · 451
- Excel Center - Kokomo2.0 mi · 392
Frequently asked questions
About Bon Air Elementary SchoolHow large is Bon Air Elementary School?
Bon Air Elementary School enrolls approximately 261 students in grades PK-03.
What grades does Bon Air Elementary School serve?
Bon Air Elementary School serves grades PK-03.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Air Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bon Air Elementary School is approximately 15.5:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Bon Air Elementary School?
Bon Air Elementary School reports a student body of 52% White, 14% Hispanic, 16% Black, 17% Two or more.
What district is Bon Air Elementary School in?
Bon Air Elementary School is part of Kokomo School Corporation.
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