Serving 692 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bowen Elementary School's student population of 692 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowen Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
14%
11%
White
51%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowen Elementary School's ranking?
Bowen Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bowen Elementary School often compared to?
Bowen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stopher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bowen Elementary School?
692 students attend Bowen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bowen Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowen Elementary School?
Bowen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bowen Elementary School offer ?
Bowen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowen Elementary School part of?
Bowen Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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