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Bowie Elementary School

Summary:

Bowie Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-8 in Bowie, Arizona, with a student population of just 42 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic student body and a high percentage of students (47.62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.

Academically, Bowie Elementary has struggled compared to the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 17% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, while the state average was 27%. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates were below the state averages across multiple grade levels. In Mathematics, the 3rd-grade proficiency rate was 34%, compared to the state average of 43%. Bowie Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools, and its student subgroups, including females, males, Hispanic students, White students, and special education students, have all ranked in the bottom quartile as well.

The nearest school to Bowie Elementary is San Simon School, which is located 16.08 miles away and has a significantly different student population, with 100% of its students being Native American. Additionally, San Simon School has a much higher percentage of students (98.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to Bowie Elementary's 47.62% in the 2022-2023 school year. Bowie Elementary's small size, with only 42 students, may also present unique challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and educational opportunities for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 315 W. 5th Street
       Bowie, AZ  85605

(520) 847-2545

District: Bowie Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,137 Help


Students who attend Bowie Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bowie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  39

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.9%
White:
20.5%
Asian:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Compare Details Bowie Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bowie Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.64. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.9%), White (20.5%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie Elementary School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowie Elementary School is $9,137.
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Rank History for Bowie Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 19.81 923rd 1062 13.1%
2011 8.73 1030th 1075 4.2%
2012 8.11 1122nd 1141 1.7%
2013 16.40 1079th 1158 6.8%
2021 9.76 1209th 1226 1.4%
2023 45.99 592nd 1245 52.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.40 1035th 1201 13.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.39 442nd 1116 60.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.19 1217th 1219 0.2%
2023 53.29 495th 1219 59.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.67 1176th 1220 3.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.31 1179th 1198 1.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.71 1124th 1161 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bowie Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 6.94 664th 685 3.1%
2012 13.75 718th 772 7.0%
2013 33.01 584th 787 25.8%
2021 23.77 635th 832 23.7%
2023 17.64 732nd 854 14.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.61 440th 789 44.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.02 808th 820 1.5%
2023 26.48 568th 806 29.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.42 460th 818 43.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.27 590th 802 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Bowie Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.52 656th 780 15.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bowie Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 52 0 0 41 4 n/a n/a 2 99
1989 55 0 0 50 4 n/a n/a -31 78
1990 40 n/a n/a 47 4 n/a n/a -8 83
1991 39 0 0 53 3 n/a n/a 10 105
1992 44 0 0 50 1 n/a n/a -1 94
1993 46 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1994 34 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1995 16 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1996 16 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1997 21 0 1 63 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1998 16 0 2 54 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1999 29 0 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2000 18 2 2 43 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2001 18 1 2 51 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2002 39 2 0 54 3 n/a n/a 0 98
2003 39 2 0 54 3 n/a n/a 0 98
2004 35 3 0 68 1 n/a n/a 0 107
2005 25 1 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2006 22 1 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2007 24 1 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2008 22 0 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2009 20 0 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2010 17 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2011 16 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 53
2012 11 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 57
2013 12 0 0 43 0 0 0 0 55
2014 6 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 36
2015 2 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 20
2016 5 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 33
2017 5 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 40
2018 5 0 0 33 1 0 0 0 39
2019 6 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 31
2020 7 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 37
2021 11 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 42
2022 8 0 1 25 0 0 1 0 35
2023 11 0 0 30 0 0 1 0 42
2024 8 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 39

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 99 6.5 15.2 n/a
1989 78 7.5 10.4 n/a
1990 83 7.5 11.0 n/a
1991 105 7.4 14.1 n/a
1992 94 6.8 13.8 n/a
1993 104 5.8 17.9 n/a
1994 93 8.0 11.6 n/a
1995 80 5.5 14.5 n/a
1996 80 5.5 14.5 n/a
1997 85 6.5 13.1 n/a
1998 72 6.5 11.1 n/a
1999 68 7.5 9.1 n/a
2000 65 5.5 11.8 n/a
2001 72 6.0 12.0 n/a
2002 98 7.5 13.1 n/a
2003 98 7.5 13.1 n/a
2004 107 6.0 17.8 n/a
2005 74 7.0 10.6 1.4
2006 68 6.8 10.0 n/a
2007 82 7.2 11.4 79.3
2008 72 7.8 9.2 80.6
2009 64 7.8 8.2 79.7
2010 62 6.0 10.3 82.3
2011 53 6.6 7.9 0
2012 57 8.6 6.6 70.2
2013 55 6.0 9.1 85.5
2014 36 4.0 9.0 n/a
2015 20 3.0 6.6 0
2016 33 3.0 11.0 n/a
2017 40 3.0 13.3 92.5
2018 39 3.0 13.0 92.3
2019 31 3.0 10.3 87.1
2020 37 3.0 12.3 75.7
2021 42 3.5 11.9 n/a
2022 35 3.5 9.9 22.9
2023 42 3.0 14.0 47.6
2024 39 3.0 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 99 6.5 15.2 n/a
1989 78 7.5 10.4 n/a
1990 83 7.5 11.0 n/a
1991 105 7.4 14.1 n/a
1992 94 6.8 13.8 n/a
1993 104 5.8 17.9 n/a
1994 93 8.0 11.6 n/a
1995 80 5.5 14.5 n/a
1996 80 5.5 14.5 n/a
1997 85 6.5 13.1 n/a
1998 72 6.5 11.1 n/a
1999 68 7.5 9.1 n/a
2000 65 5.5 11.8 n/a
2001 72 6.0 12.0 n/a
2002 98 7.5 13.1 n/a
2003 98 7.5 13.1 n/a
2004 107 6.0 17.8 n/a
2005 74 7.0 10.6 1.4
2006 68 6.8 10.0 n/a
2007 82 7.2 11.4 79.3
2008 72 7.8 9.2 80.6
2009 64 7.8 8.2 79.7
2010 62 6.0 10.3 82.3
2011 53 6.6 7.9 0
2012 57 8.6 6.6 70.2
2013 55 6.0 9.1 85.5
2014 36 4.0 9.0 n/a
2015 20 3.0 6.6 0
2016 33 3.0 11.0 n/a
2017 40 3.0 13.3 92.5
2018 39 3.0 13.0 92.3
2019 31 3.0 10.3 87.1
2020 37 3.0 12.3 75.7
2021 42 3.5 11.9 n/a
2022 35 3.5 9.9 22.9
2023 42 3.0 14.0 47.6
2024 39 3.0 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowie Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,487 (8.1%) $29,304 (95.0%) $30,858
2020 $1,495 (14.7%) $9,390 (92.6%) $10,138
2021 $636 (5.2%) $11,933 (97.4%) $12,251
2022 $817 (8.9%) $8,728 (95.5%) $9,137

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3142
 35.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2530
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White611
 83.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%47.6%
 39.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowie Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 39 students attended Bowie Elementary School.

Students at Bowie Elementary School are 77% Hispanic, 21% White, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Bowie Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bowie High School


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