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Fort Bowman Academy Charter School (Closed 2010)

2734 Calvin Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
Fort Bowman Academy Charter School serves 283 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
31%
17%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fort Bowman Academy Charter School?
283 students attend Fort Bowman Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fort Bowman Academy Charter School students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Bowman Academy Charter School?
Fort Bowman Academy Charter School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Bowman Academy Charter School offer ?
Fort Bowman Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fort Bowman Academy Charter School part of?
Fort Bowman Academy Charter School is part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187.

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