Bowen Elementary

Bowen Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
4483 KALAMAZOO Ave SE,  Grand Rapids, MI
Kentwood Public Schools
3.3
324 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Blair Feldkamp
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,680:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Black
34.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
30.1%
White
17.3%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
8.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/25/2014
Bowen is an excellent school that is excelling greatly. We have been a Bowen family for five years so far and my children are doin great. The staff is amazing and completely committed to our children's education. Unfortunatly, the parental involvement is lacking...
1.0 other
8/25/2013
based on the test scores i would not take my children here. I would hope most parents agree
5.0 parent
12/12/2010
Bowen is a friendly school. My kids enjoy the school. I believe that the principal leadership is very kind and very helpful to the parents of the students.
5.0 parent
11/2/2010
I just finished my 13th year as a Bowen parent and have been thrilled by the education given to my kids. My oldest is now in college excelling, largely because of the great start he got here and my other two are well on their way.

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Bowen Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 324 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Bowen Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $310,776. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grand River Preparatory High School, Brookwood Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bowen Elementary.

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