Bowman Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
11%
36%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Bowman Elementary School?
265 students attend Bowman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bowman Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowman Elementary School?
Bowman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowman Elementary School offer ?
Bowman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bowman Elementary School part of?
Bowman Elementary School is part of Elbert County School District.
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