Garrett Elementary School vs. Bowles Elementary School
Should you attend Garrett Elementary School or Bowles 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
Garrett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Bowles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowles Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
287 students
264 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#540 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
-
Kindergarten Students
28
35
Grade 1 Students
46
50
Grade 2 Students
46
45
Grade 3 Students
50
45
Grade 4 Students
50
33
Grade 5 Students
53
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
5%
% Black
59%
7%
% White
22%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
