Bonsall West Elementary

5050 El Mirlo Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057

www.bonsallusd.com

383 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bonsall West Elementary, located in Oceanside, California, is a key academic institution within the Bonsall Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The campus at 5050 El Mirlo Dr. serves as a hub for collaborative learning, offering various resources designed to help students reach their full potential. With a focus on high academic standards, the school utilizes modern instructional practices and promotes inclusivity to ensure that every child feels valued and challenged. Through its partnership with the broader Bonsall community, Bonsall West Elementary works to instill a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools necessary to become responsible and thoughtful citizens.

383

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bonsall West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	120
Black	6
Asian	26
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

White
173 (45.2%)
Hispanic
120 (31.3%)
Two or More
57 (14.9%)
Asian
26 (6.8%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bonsall Unified
Phone:	(760)721-8001
Website:	http://www.bonsallusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 38