At a glance
Reported students
413
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
489.5
Bowman Woods Elementary School: 413 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 389
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Bowman Woods Elementary School
Bowman Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Cedar Rapids. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Linn-Mar Comm School District. NCES reports 413 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bowman Woods Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.95 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.95
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black5.8%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Linn-Mar Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Linn Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
385 reported students
Westfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
445 reported students
Indian Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
354 reported students
Wilkins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
348 reported students
Novak Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
347 reported students
Echo Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
536 reported students
Public schools near Bowman Woods Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Elementary School Elementary · Linn-Mar Comm School District | KG–04 | 347 | 1.3 mi |
| Parkview Elementary School Elementary · Marion Independent School District | PK–02 | 267 | 1.5 mi |
| Westfield Elementary School Elementary · Linn-Mar Comm School District | KG–04 | 445 | 1.7 mi |
| Indian Creek Elementary School Elementary · Linn-Mar Comm School District | KG–04 | 354 | 1.9 mi |
| Nixon Elementary School Elementary · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | PK–05 | 289 | 2.1 mi |
| Kenwood Leadership Academy School Elementary · Cedar Rapids Comm School District | PK–05 | 386 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowman Woods Elementary School
What grades does Bowman Woods Elementary School serve?
Bowman Woods Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Linn-Mar Comm School District.
How many students attend Bowman Woods Elementary School?
Bowman Woods Elementary School reported 413 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 389 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowman Woods Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 413 students and 28.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowman Woods Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowman Woods Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Linn-Mar Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bowman Woods Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bowman Woods Elementary School in?
Bowman Woods Elementary School is part of Linn-Mar Comm School District, based in Marion, IA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowman Woods Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Novak Elementary School (1.3 mi), Parkview Elementary School (1.5 mi), Westfield Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.