BONHAM EL

www.hcisd.org/bonham

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bonham Elementary, located at 2400 E. Jefferson in Harlingen, Texas, is a core campus within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its emphasis on innovation, technology integration, and college and career readiness, Bonham Elementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the Harlingen community, reflecting the district's mission to offer diverse educational opportunities for all students. By leveraging the resources of the HCISD, Bonham Elementary implements a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives on the official school website, which serves as a hub for communication and engagement.

504

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BONHAM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	480
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
480 (95.2%)
White
18 (3.6%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3070
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/bonham
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 96