Bowen Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2000–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
99%
62%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bowen Elementary School?
228 students attend Bowen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bowen Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowen Elementary School?
Bowen Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowen Elementary School offer ?
Bowen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bowen Elementary School part of?
Bowen Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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