Bowen Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 · Kentwood Public Schools
#1001 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#33952 of 50,301 nationally
About Bowen Elementary
Bowen Elementary is a public elementary located in Grand Rapids, in the Kentwood Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1001st of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 106 schools in Grand Rapids; Bowen Elementary ranks 43rd of 99 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 Bowen Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bowen Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meadowlawn Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students · 1.3 km away
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
121 students · 1.4 km away
Valleywood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 1.4 km away
New Branches Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
345 students · 1.7 km away
Excel Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
791 students · 1.8 km away
Brookwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 2.0 km away
Crestwood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students · 2.2 km away
Challenger Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 2.3 km away
Grand River Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
635 students · 2.3 km away
KenOSha Park Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
118 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
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Indian Woods Elementary School
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Weiss Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowen Elementary a good school?
Bowen Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1001 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 Bowen Elementary rank in Michigan?
Bowen Elementary ranks #1001 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #33952 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bowen Elementary?
Bowen Elementary had 357 students in 2025.
Is Bowen Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bowen Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bowen Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bowen Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.