Bowen Elementary

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Bowen Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

4483 KALAMAZOO Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Mapleview Neighborhood

Kentwood Public Schools

324 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Blair Feldkamp

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,680:1

Student Diversity

Female 53.3%	Male 46.7%
Black 34.7%	White 21%
Asian 20.6%	Hispanic 17.5%
Two or more races 6.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Median Lot Size

15,681 Sq Ft

% Renters

11%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

30.6%

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1,155 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

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Grand River Preparatory High School

9th to 12th
Charter

A-

Veterans Memorial Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer

Rondo Street Station

Jaycee Park

East-West Trail

Burgis Park

Basketball
Tennis
Playground

Summerwood Park

Playground

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Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49508 Mapleview

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $303,455. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grand River Preparatory High School, Pinewood Middle School, Grand Rapids Christian Middle 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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