At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542
Bowen Elementary: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 325
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Bowen Elementary
Bowen Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Kentwood Public Schools. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 Black (35.3%) and Asian (23.5%). English learners represent 44.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bowen Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.3 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 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.6%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black35.3%
- Asian23.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Kentwood Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brookwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
370 reported students
Meadowlawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
Townline Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
320 reported students
Southwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
302 reported students
Challenger Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Glenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Public schools near Bowen Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlawn Elementary Elementary · Kentwood Public Schools | PK–05 | 339 | 0.8 mi |
| Sherwood Global Studies Academy Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools | PK–06 | 121 | 0.9 mi |
| New Branches Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · New Branches Charter Academy | KG–08 | 345 | 1 mi |
| Brookwood Elementary Elementary · Kentwood Public Schools | PK–05 | 370 | 1.3 mi |
| Challenger Elementary Elementary · Kentwood Public Schools | KG–05 | 413 | 1.4 mi |
| Central Kelloggsville Elementary Elementary · Kelloggsville Public Schools | 03–05 | 494 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowen Elementary
What grades does Bowen Elementary serve?
Bowen Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kentwood Public Schools.
How many students attend Bowen Elementary?
Bowen Elementary reported 357 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 325 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowen Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 357 students and 23.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowen Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowen Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kentwood Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bowen Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bowen Elementary in?
Bowen Elementary is part of Kentwood Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowen Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meadowlawn Elementary (0.8 mi), Sherwood Global Studies Academy (0.9 mi), New Branches Charter Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.