District Overview
Located in the heart of Bonham, Texas, at 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham Independent School District serves as an active, traditional public school system rooted in a distant town community setting. Operating across five campuses, this non-charter district delivers comprehensive educational programming spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently welcoming 2,029 enrolled students, the district fosters a close-knit learning environment designed to support children through every milestone of their academic journey, from early childhood foundation building through high school graduation.

To ensure student success, Bonham ISD relies on a strong network of professional staff comprising nearly 619 full-time equivalent positions. This includes approximately 293 classroom teachers, over 60 instructional aides, and roughly 265 support staff members who together provide holistic academic, developmental, and operational assistance. The district's diverse student body—comprising vibrant Hispanic, Black, multiracial, White, and Indigenous student populations—benefits from a balanced educator-to-student presence that emphasizes personalized attention. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers seeking an engaged public school system in North Texas, Bonham ISD offers an accessible foundation for student achievement, with further resources available online at bonhamisd.org.
5
Total Schools
2,029
Total Students
293.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BONHAM ISD
Demographic Student Count
White1,080
Hispanic663
Black123
Asian9
Two or More135
American Indian17
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,080 (53.2%)
  • Hispanic
    663 (32.7%)
  • Two or More
    135 (6.7%)
  • Black
    123 (6.1%)
  • American Indian
    17 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BONHAM ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,029*
Teachers (FTE):293.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in BONHAM ISD
Found 5 Schools