Bowie Elementary School

Bowie Elementary School is a small public school located in the remote rural community of Bowie, Arizona. Serving preschool through eighth grade, the school has a total enrollment of just 39 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The school has three full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing personalized attention to each student.

Bowie Elementary School is situated in an area with a median household income of $46,211 and a median home value of $71,600. The community has a 29.1% poverty rate and a relatively low rate of college-educated residents, with only 12% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The school ranks 1674 out of 2029 in Arizona, placing it in the 18th percentile.

With a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and an academic score of 1.6 out of 10, the school is focusing on student development and growth. Test scores show that 10% of students are proficient in both ELA/reading and math, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. Bowie Elementary School is nestled in a close-knit rural setting where the community values education and supports its students as they grow and learn.

With an enrollment of 39 students, Bowie Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Bowie Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.