At a glance
Reported students
266
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464
Bowles Elem.: 266 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Bowles Elem.
Bowles Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fenton. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Rockwood R-VI. NCES reports 266 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 (81.6%) and multiracial (7.1%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. 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 Bowles Elem.
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.35 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.6%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black5.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.1%
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 Rockwood R-VI
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ridge Meadows Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
267 reported students
Stanton Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
303 reported students
Fairway Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
346 reported students
Kellison Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
Blevins Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
376 reported students
Pond Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
380 reported students
Public schools near Bowles Elem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Elem. Elementary · Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 303 | 0.7 mi |
| Kellison Elem. Elementary · Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 347 | 1 mi |
| Uthoff Valley Elem. Elementary · Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 423 | 1.7 mi |
| Murphy Elem. Elementary · Northwest R-I | KG–05 | 433 | 2.1 mi |
| Brennan Woods Elem. Elementary · Northwest R-I | KG–05 | 470 | 2.5 mi |
| George Guffey Elem. Elementary · Fox C-6 | KG–05 | 523 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowles Elem.
What grades does Bowles Elem. serve?
Bowles Elem. reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rockwood R-VI.
How many students attend Bowles Elem.?
Bowles Elem. reported 266 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 293 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowles Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 266 students and 19.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowles Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowles Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockwood R-VI attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bowles Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.9% 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 Bowles Elem. in?
Bowles Elem. is part of Rockwood R-VI, based in Eureka, MO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowles Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stanton Elem. (0.7 mi), Kellison Elem. (1 mi), Uthoff Valley Elem. (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.