Bowen Elementary School (Closed 2009)

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
17%
Black
99%
65%
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White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DC.
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bowen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bowen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) 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 School District.

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