Serving 970 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School's student population of 970 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
970 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1303 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1303 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saddlewood Elementary School, Marion Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
970 students attend Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School part of?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
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