Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bower Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bower Elementary School serves the southwest part of Warrenville, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bower Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
Bower Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bower Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
60%
45%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bower Elementary School's ranking?
Bower Elementary School is ranked #475 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bower Elementary School often compared to?
Bower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifford Johnson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bower Elementary School?
406 students attend Bower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bower Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bower Elementary School?
Bower Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bower Elementary School offer ?
Bower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bower Elementary School part of?
Bower Elementary School is part of CUSD 200 School District.
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