Edward W Bower School serves 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Edward W Bower School?
244 students attend Edward W Bower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Edward W Bower School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward W Bower School?
Edward W Bower School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward W Bower School offer ?
Edward W Bower School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edward W Bower School part of?
Edward W Bower School is part of Lindenhurst Union Free School District.
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