Arthur Elementary School vs. Bowman Woods Elementary School
Should you attend Arthur Elementary School or Bowman Woods Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arthur Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
242 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#256 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
56
Kindergarten Students
42
71
Grade 1 Students
39
75
Grade 2 Students
40
70
Grade 3 Students
39
77
Grade 4 Students
39
90
Grade 5 Students
43
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
20%
7%
% White
58%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
