Serving 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Florence Bowser Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Bowser Elementary School's student population of 831 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florence Bowser Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Bowser Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#806 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
36%
22%
White
41%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Bowser Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Bowser Elementary School is ranked #806 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Florence Bowser Elementary School often compared to?
Florence Bowser Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Florence Bowser Elementary School?
831 students attend Florence Bowser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Florence Bowser Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Bowser Elementary School?
Florence Bowser Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Florence Bowser Elementary School offer ?
Florence Bowser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence Bowser Elementary School part of?
Florence Bowser Elementary School is part of Suffolk City School District.
School Reviews
2 4/11/2011
The secretaries are rude and scare the children. The school is filthy. The principal is not involved at all.
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