Bowen Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
99%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bowen Elementary School?
228 students attend Bowen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bowen Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowen Elementary School?
Bowen Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowen Elementary School offer ?
Bowen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bowen Elementary School part of?
Bowen Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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