Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowles Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowles Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowles Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowles Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowles Elementary School's ranking?
Bowles Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bowles Elementary School often compared to?
Bowles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Guffey Elementary 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 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bowles Elementary School?
291 students attend Bowles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bowles Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowles Elementary School?
Bowles Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bowles Elementary School offer ?
Bowles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bowles Elementary School part of?
Bowles Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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