Bowler Elementary School

500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bowler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Bowler Elementary School's student population of 167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowler Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1654 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
39%
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20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bowler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
35%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
n/a
9%
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White
38%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Bowler Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bowler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowler Elementary School's ranking?
Bowler Elementary School is ranked #1654 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bowler Elementary School?
167 students attend Bowler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bowler Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowler Elementary School?
Bowler Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bowler Elementary School offer ?
Bowler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowler Elementary School part of?
Bowler Elementary School is part of Bowler School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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