- Canon School — Grades PK–8 · 117 students
| Metric | Bonita Elementary District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 103 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $25,939/yr | $17,619/yr | Small district — per-pupil varies |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Elementary District (this district) | 8/10 | 73rd | 103 |
| Benson Unified School District | 7/10 | 60th | 1,376 |
| Thatcher Unified District | 7/10 | 66th | 1,849 |
| Safford Unified District | 6/10 | 52nd | 2,943 |
About Bonita Elementary District
Bonita Elementary District serves zip code 85643, covering Willcox, Arizona with grades Kindergarten–8th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Funding and Resources
Bonita Elementary District spent $25,939 per pupil in FY2024, well above the Arizona state average of $12,003 and well above the national average of $17,619 (US Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances). Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 1 schools serving grades Kindergarten–8th, Bonita Elementary District qualifies as a small, community-focused district serving students from Kindergarten–8th. The district enrolls approximately 103 students in total. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
With a rating of 8/10 (above average), Bonita Elementary District ranks among Arizona’s above average-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Arizona’s AASA/ACT/MSAA combined assessments (2025 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Arizona is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
⚠️ Small-district caveat. Bonita Elementary District enrolls 103 students. A percentile rank drawn from so few test-takers is statistically unstable — it can move several points from one year to the next on normal variation alone, and a single class of students can swing it. Treat this rating as a rough signal rather than a precise ranking, and look at the school-level detail below before drawing conclusions.
Bonita Elementary District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Arizona. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 85643
Children in zip code 85643 are assigned to Bonita Elementary District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten–8th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 85643, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Bonita Elementary District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Arizona districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Willcox
For families considering a purchase in the Willcox area, district assignment matters financially. Because Bonita Elementary District serves zip code 85643, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 85643. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Arizona, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Bonita Elementary District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 85643.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Bonita Elementary District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 85643 data.