Bonham El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
3,188th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
717 BUCCANEER DR, Abilene, TX 79605
(325)690-3745NCES ID 480744000013Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bonham El 3,188th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 217 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 478 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.1% | 46.7% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| White | 44.2% | 37.0% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 11.7% | 12.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $180K in zip 79605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Bonham El in?
Bonham El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Bonham El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bonham El 3,188th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bonham El?
Hispanic 47%, White 37%, Black 12%, Two or more races 3% (478 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bonham El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79605 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.