Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bower Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bower Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bower Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bower Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bower Elementary School's ranking?
Bower Elementary School is ranked #555 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bower Elementary School often compared to?
Bower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifford Johnson School, Brookdale Elementary School, Thayer J Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bower Elementary School?
403 students attend Bower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bower Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bower Elementary School?
Bower Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bower Elementary School offer ?
Bower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bower Elementary School part of?
Bower Elementary School is part of CUSD 200 School District.
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