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Bowen Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 701 students

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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
Based on 8 ratings

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Posted September 6, 2004

I currently have 2 kids attending Bowen, both my kids and I love the school. Mr. Tyra has an open door policy both with himself and the classrooms. He encourages parent participation and the teachers welcome you with open arms. Not only are my kids receiving a well rounded A+ education at a great price (you can't beat free), but they are having fun while doing it. The staff (from the front office to the cafeteria) is wonderful. My kids always have a fun story to tell about school. The PTA plans many activities for the families that encourage interaction with other families (Family Fun Nights are the best). We travel 25 mins by car or 60 mins by school bus to get to school, It is definitely worth the trip.
—Submitted by karen jones, a parent


Posted August 11, 2004

I love this school i was real close to paying for the son to go to a private school until we moved into the Bowen area. Everyone is great at this school from the cooks to the housekeepers when you walk thru the doors it's almost like my 3rd home all of the teachers,office ladies, and all of the parents are great and this is our 3rd year here. Mr. T is the greates principal on earth
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

See Kentucky's state standards

Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 83%
Black 27% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 1%
Hispanic 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1601 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40242
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Phone: (502) 485-8213

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