Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowman Woods Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowman Woods Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
7%
7%
White
75%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowman Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Bowman Woods Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bowman Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Bowman Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Bowman Woods Elementary School?
444 students attend Bowman Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bowman Woods Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowman Woods Elementary School?
Bowman Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowman Woods Elementary School offer ?
Bowman Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bowman Woods Elementary School part of?
Bowman Woods Elementary School is part of Linn-Mar Comm School District.
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