Bonham Elementary School

2400 East Jefferson, Harlingen, TX 78550 | (956) 427-3070
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 670
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 2400 E Jefferson, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Cathy Silstorf
  • Fax: (956) 427-3073
  • Website: www.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 670
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 353 (52.7%)
  • Females: 317 (47.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 61 (9.1%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 524 (78.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 585 (87.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Bonham Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black71.0%
Asian30.4%
Hispanic61191.2%
White497.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Bonham Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten7010.4%
Kindergarten10115.1%
1st Grade9714.5%
2nd Grade10415.5%
3rd Grade9714.5%
4th Grade11216.7%
5th Grade8913.3%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
13.2
District:
12.7
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
26.2%
District:
26.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
4.8%
District:
17.8%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
23.8%
District:
24.6%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
28.6%
District:
24.8%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$71,849
District:
$71,131
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$47,703
District:
$47,997
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$37,156
District:
$40,379
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$41,955
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$43,425
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$49,610
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$58,248
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 11, 2009
  • Rating: 4 (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Very nice, professional environment. Excellent teachers.

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