Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowers School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowers School serves the northeast part of Manchester, CT, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowers School's student population of 376 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We've got the power at Bowers, a power that is big and strong!
School Rankings
Bowers School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowers School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowers School's ranking?
Bowers School is ranked #662 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bowers School often compared to?
Bowers Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waddell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Bowers School?
376 students attend Bowers School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bowers School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowers School?
Bowers School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowers School offer ?
Bowers School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bowers School part of?
Bowers School is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Bowers School located?
Bowers School is located in the Central Manchester neighborhood of Manchester, CT. There are 5 other public schools located in Central Manchester.
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