Discovery Elementary vs Bowen Elementary
Bowen Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 7.0/10. Discovery Elementary is significantly larger with 700 students, about 2.0× the size of Bowen Elementary (348). In math proficiency, Discovery Elementary leads at 66.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Discovery Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
700 students
Bowen Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
348 students
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| Metric | Discovery Elementary | Bowen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.3% | 78.2% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #1,029 of 3,198 | #586 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 82th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Discovery Elementary | Bowen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 66.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 71.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Discovery Elementary | Bowen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 700 | 348 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.3% | 78.2% |
| District | Kentwood Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
| City | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Rapids (49508) | Grand Rapids (49508) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,328 | $65,328 |
| Median Home Value | $257,900 | $257,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,179 | $1,179 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.2% | 33.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 21 min |