Bonham Elementary

Home of the Red Birds

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Why Choose Bonham Elementary?

Bonham Elementary stands out as a Blended Learning Campus, integrating technology with traditional instruction for personalized learning experiences. The school maintains a 1:1 device-to-student ratio and offers 13 student clubs and organizations. The campus is home to a nationally ranked chess team that won the Elementary Championship at the 2023 Super State Chess Tournament and advanced to Nationals in Baltimore, Maryland. The Redbirds mascot represents the school's spirited community. In the 2024-2025 school year, Bonham Elementary earned a B rating from the Texas Education Agency, with strong marks in School Progress and Closing the Gaps. The school maintains a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention for each of its 527 students. The chess program has brought state-level recognition, making Bonham a beacon of academic excellence in Harlingen CISD.

Meet Our Principal

Campus Principal

Herminia Ramirez

herminia.ramirez@hcisd.org

Campus History

Bonham Elementary honors James Butler Bonham, a courageous defender of the Alamo who gave his life for Texas independence on March 6, 1836. Founded in September 1948 as Colonial Acres Elementary at the Harlingen Air Base (now Marine Military Academy), the school initially consisted of only two buildings. In November 1953, students and staff moved to the current location at 2400 E. Jefferson Avenue. Following the move, sixth-grade students researched Texas heroes and, through a popular vote, selected the name Bonham after a classmate's report on the Alamo defender. The campus has since grown from two buildings to serve over 500 students.