BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL

25380 BERNWOOD DR
BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34135

www.bonitaspringscharter.org

Charter School 1,287 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bonita Springs Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Managed by Charter Schools USA, the institution focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, and literacy while integrating character development and leadership training into the daily curriculum. The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach, aiming to foster a collaborative partnership between parents, students, and educators.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a community-oriented culture through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. By maintaining a structured and safe learning environment, Bonita Springs Charter School strives to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. It operates as a school of choice, attracting families who are seeking an alternative to traditional district-managed schools and who value a focus on academic excellence combined with a supportive, values-based educational experience.

1,287

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	649
Hispanic	514
Black	36
Asian	39
Two or More	49

White
649 (50.4%)
Hispanic
514 (39.9%)
Two or More
49 (3.8%)
Asian
39 (3.0%)
Black
36 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)992-6932
Website:	http://www.bonitaspringscharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 121

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 143

Grade 6 155

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	143
Grade 2	147
Grade 3	151
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	143
Grade 6	155
Grade 7	140
Grade 8	151

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	636	49.4%
Male	651	50.6%

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