Excellent
#19 of 412 schools in AK
Top 4% in state
Bowman Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11700 Gregory Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowman Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bowman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,341
Median home value
$576,600
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School SecondaryPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Ocean View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #9 of 93
- District spending per student
- $16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowman Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowman Elementary
Bowman Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 572 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowman Elementary
What grades does Bowman Elementary serve?
Bowman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bowman Elementary?
Bowman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowman Elementary rank in AK?
Bowman Elementary ranks #19 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Bowman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bowman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowman Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bowman Elementary a charter school?
No, Bowman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bowman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowman Elementary?
26.4% of students at Bowman Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (907) 742-5600
- Area population (ZIP 99516)
- 21,208
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99516; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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