John R Bonfield Elementary School

101 N Oak St
Lititz, PA 17543
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John R Bonfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John R Bonfield Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

John R Bonfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Bonfield Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1072 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John R Bonfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
55%
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80-84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John R Bonfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
79%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of John R Bonfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John R Bonfield Elementary School's ranking?
John R Bonfield Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are John R Bonfield Elementary School often compared to?
John R Bonfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Beck Elementary School, Lititz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend John R Bonfield Elementary School?
476 students attend John R Bonfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John R Bonfield Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R Bonfield Elementary School?
John R Bonfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John R Bonfield Elementary School offer ?
John R Bonfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John R Bonfield Elementary School part of?
John R Bonfield Elementary School is part of Warwick School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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