Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
#1167 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#19520 of 50,301 nationally
About Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ocala, in the Marion school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,010 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1167th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,010.
There are 33 schools in Ocala; Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks 12th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Liberty Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students · 337 m away
Marion Oaks Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,196 students · 6.0 km away
Ina A.colen Academy
Ocala · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
546 students · 6.7 km away
Saddlewood Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,007 students · 7.1 km away
Shady Hill Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students · 7.4 km away
Sunrise Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,402 students · 8.9 km away
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students · 9.1 km away
West Port High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,022 students · 9.3 km away
College Park Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
873 students · 9.9 km away
Belleview High School
Belleview · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,904 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,011 students
Bartram Springs Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,013 students
Kenneth E. Adum PK-8 Magnet School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,007 students
Saddlewood Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,007 students
Water Spring Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,013 students
Chain of Lakes Elementary School
Winter Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,007 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School a good school?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1167 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School rank in Florida?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks #1167 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #19520 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School had 1,010 students in 2025.
Is Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.