Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

Q: Is Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School a good school?

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School ranks 950 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ocala, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 867. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's overall low ranking, Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School consistently outperforms the Marion district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 59% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43% for the Marion district and 55% for Florida. Similarly, the school had 71% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 50% for the Marion district and 58% for Florida. The school's student population is also more racially diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, with a student body that is 40.6% White, 12.8% African American, 37.14% Hispanic, and 3.46% Asian.

However, Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, with a 27.8% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average of around 15-20%. When compared to nearby schools in the Marion district, Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School generally outperforms them in test scores and other metrics, such as Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School, which is ranked higher than Hammett Bowen but has a significantly lower percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4397 SW 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476

(352) 291-7900

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
950^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,551

Students who attend Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	West Port High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 970

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.2%

White:

36.1%

African American:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School ranks better than 57.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.2%), White (36.1%), African American (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School is 17.6. 22 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School is $10,551. 21 elementary schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	72.39	475^th	1847	74.3%
2010	57.97	868^th	1919	54.8%
2011	73.68	502^nd	1985	74.7%
2012	66.38	660^th	1984	66.7%
2013	65.04	681^st	2029	66.4%
2014	65.06	697^th	2064	66.2%
2016	40.39	1256^th	2087	39.8%
2017	41.58	1237^th	2112	41.4%
2018	35.82	1402^nd	2118	33.8%
2019	47.93	1127^th	2182	48.4%
2021	64.00	773^rd	2247	65.6%
2022	56.30	929^th	2219	58.1%
2023	54.41	985^th	2240	56.0%
2024	55.83	950^th	2256	57.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, April 9, 2011

This school district is lacking funds and short staffed. My son is not receiving much of an education and I am looking into private schooling. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	451	87	36	131	19	n/a	n/a	44	768
2008	480	110	32	164	18	n/a	n/a	50	854
2009	480	124	36	184	14	n/a	n/a	65	903
2010	493	139	38	178	14	n/a	n/a	69	931
2011	433	103	24	167	10	3	61	0	801
2012	417	118	26	185	9	2	60	0	817
2013	390	96	25	166	6	3	58	0	744
2014	382	109	24	184	6	4	51	0	760
2015	366	92	29	214	4	5	36	0	746
2016	393	85	27	243	3	2	35	0	788
2017	414	96	31	260	1	1	38	0	841
2018	377	94	24	272	1	3	48	0	819
2019	372	85	32	271	1	3	48	0	812
2020	358	95	25	306	2	2	46	0	834
2021	310	82	25	293	1	1	41	0	753
2022	319	101	32	316	0	1	39	0	808
2023	352	111	30	322	0	3	49	0	867
2024	350	134	36	390	1	3	56	0	970

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 Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	768	50.0	15.4	52.6
2008	854	59.0	14.5	50.7
2009	903	65.4	15.3	55.3
2010	931	61.0	15.2	64.2
2011	801	56.0	14.3	57.4
2012	817	56.0	14.5	67.4
2013	744	52.0	14.3	64.9
2014	760	45.0	16.8	37
2015	746	44.0	16.9	52.8
2016	788	50.0	15.7	54.7
2017	841	51.0	16.4	51.5
2018	819	52.0	15.7	55.4
2019	812	52.0	15.6	45.3
2020	834	49.0	17.0	45.6
2021	753	52.0	14.4	50.7
2022	808	48.0	16.8	52.1
2023	867	52.0	16.6	53.9
2024	970	55.0	17.6	53.3

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 Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	768	50.0	15.4	52.6
2008	854	59.0	14.5	50.7
2009	903	65.4	15.3	55.3
2010	931	61.0	15.2	64.2
2011	801	56.0	14.3	57.4
2012	817	56.0	14.5	67.4
2013	744	52.0	14.3	64.9
2014	760	45.0	16.8	37
2015	746	44.0	16.9	52.8
2016	788	50.0	15.7	54.7
2017	841	51.0	16.4	51.5
2018	819	52.0	15.7	55.4
2019	812	52.0	15.6	45.3
2020	834	49.0	17.0	45.6
2021	753	52.0	14.4	50.7
2022	808	48.0	16.8	52.1
2023	867	52.0	16.6	53.9
2024	970	55.0	17.6	53.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$628 (8.3%)	$6,959 (91.7%)	$7,587
2019	$513 (6.4%)	$7,476 (93.6%)	$7,988
2020	$502 (6.2%)	$7,602 (93.8%)	$8,104
2021	$938 (10.0%)	$8,469 (90.0%)	$9,407
2022	$1,402 (15.2%)	$7,794 (84.7%)	$9,197
2023	$1,861 (17.6%)	$8,691 (82.4%)	$10,551

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1127^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 985^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)	55	51	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)	56	53	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)	60	59	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)	51	53	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	43	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)	60	67	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	45	46	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)	47	53	6%
5th Grade Science (Marion)	44	43	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	812	867	6.8%
African American	85	111	30.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	32	30	6.3%
Hispanic	271	322	18.8%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	372	352	5.4%
Two or More Races	48	49	2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	53.9%	8.5%

Schools Near Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4397 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7900	970	55	17.6	53.3%	350 (36.1%)	134 (13.8%)	390 (40.2%)	36 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (5.8%)	55.8	950^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.9%		54.4	985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.0%	35	59.0	55.0	52.0			55.0	71.0	54.0				52.0		$10,551	$1,861	$8,691
Marion Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	280 Marion Oaks Trl	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7975	1,050	69	15.2	66.4%	321 (30.6%)	161 (15.3%)	493 (47.0%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	59 (5.6%)	22.7	1829^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.9%		21.3	1861^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.9%	32	34.0	33.0	42.0			41.0	45.0	46.0				38.0		$11,680	$2,501	$9,179
Ina A.Colen Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5080 SW 66th Ct. Rd.	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 304-6787	435	26	16.7	15.4%	222 (51.0%)	20 (4.6%)	143 (32.9%)	18 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.4%)	78.6	444^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.3%					(n/a)	77.0	57.0	67.0	69.0	65.0	89.0	82.0	65.0	80.0	78.0	100.0	51.0	76.0	$22,539	$80	$22,459
Saddlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 SW 43rd Ct	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4075	1,000	53	18.8	56.1%	306 (30.6%)	242 (24.2%)	317 (31.7%)	61 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.0%)	51.3	1067^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.7%		51.4	1068^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%	1	56.0	49.0	58.0			62.0	53.0	60.0				43.0		$10,365	$1,882	$8,484
Shady Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5959 S Magnolia Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4085	683	36	18.9	54.3%	347 (50.8%)	84 (12.3%)	195 (28.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.3%)	39.8	1349^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		60.5	826^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%	523	39.0	58.0	49.0			47.0	71.0	44.0				44.0		$10,152	$1,758	$8,393
Sunrise Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	375 Marion Oaks Crse	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6200	1,275	69	18.4	66.5%	216 (16.9%)	347 (27.2%)	643 (50.4%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.6%)	15.7	2016^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.6%		22.3	1821^st of 2240 public elementary schools	18.7%	195	36.0	38.0	30.0			46.0	40.0	27.0				25.0		$9,875	$1,893	$7,982
College Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 SW 33rd Ave	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4040	824	45	18.3	72.8%	149 (18.1%)	202 (24.5%)	429 (52.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (4.5%)	22.1	1844^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.3%		31.5	1566^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.1%	278	28.0	33.0	35.0			45.0	42.0	49.0				41.0		$10,244	$1,835	$8,409
South Ocala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 SE 24th Rd	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4750	710	48	14.7	62.8%	287 (40.4%)	197 (27.7%)	167 (23.5%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.0%)	28.7	1657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.9	1443^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	214	39.0	50.0	34.0			52.0	53.0	40.0				32.0		$12,675	$2,625	$10,051
Belleview-Santos Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9600 SE Us Highway 441	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6260	666	36	18.5	63.2%	348 (52.3%)	71 (10.7%)	214 (32.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.7%)	25	1770^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.5%		23.6	1781^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.5%	11	35.0	38.0	47.0			49.0	45.0	40.0				35.0		$10,441	$1,915	$8,525
Dr N H Jones Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1900 SW 5th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7260	799	52	15.3	39.3%	256 (32.0%)	239 (29.9%)	170 (21.3%)	78 (9.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.5%)	86.9	259^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.5%		87.6	229^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.8%	30	67.0	85.0	79.0			67.0	80.0	83.0				77.0		$10,302	$1,567	$8,736

Frequently Asked Questions about Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : West Port High School

What district is Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School in?

Marion

Is Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School a good school?

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School ranks 950^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 970 students attended Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School?

Students at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 36% White, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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