Florence Bowser Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Suffolk, Virginia 23435 · Suffolk City Public Schools
#1132 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#39192 of 50,301 nationally
About Florence Bowser Elementary
Florence Bowser Elementary is a public elementary located in Suffolk, in the Suffolk City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 926 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1132nd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 926.
There are 19 schools in Suffolk; Florence Bowser Elementary ranks 19th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.0
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 Florence Bowser Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Florence Bowser Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Yeates Middle
Suffolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students · 2.3 km away
Nansemond River High
Suffolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,683 students · 3.5 km away
Creekside Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students · 3.9 km away
Nansemond Parkway Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 4.4 km away
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 7.4 km away
Jolliff Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students · 7.7 km away
Western Branch High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,138 students · 7.9 km away
Western Branch Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
801 students · 8.2 km away
Western Branch Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students · 8.4 km away
Hillpoint Elementary
Suffolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Mosaic Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
927 students
Sangster Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
928 students
Greenbriar East Elementary
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
922 students
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students
Kent Gardens Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
918 students
J.B. Watkins Elementary
Midlothian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
913 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Florence Bowser Elementary a good school?
Florence Bowser Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 29.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1132 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 Florence Bowser Elementary rank in Virginia?
Florence Bowser Elementary ranks #1132 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #39192 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Florence Bowser Elementary?
Florence Bowser Elementary had 926 students in 2025.
Is Florence Bowser Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Florence Bowser Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Florence Bowser Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Florence Bowser Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.