Very Good
#505 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 22% in state
Bowdon Elementary School
Elementary School · Carroll County · Bowdon, GA
A Carroll County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
223 Kent Ave, Bowdon, GA 30108
- Math 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowdon Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bowdon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowdon), 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
$62,143
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KidspeaceEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 4–12 | 2.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 989 | Compare → |
| Ithica ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 781 | Compare → |
| Providence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 519 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carroll County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #7 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowdon Elementary School is listed in Carroll County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowdon Elementary School
Bowdon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bowdon, GA, part of Carroll County, serving approximately 699 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowdon Elementary School
What grades does Bowdon Elementary School serve?
Bowdon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bowdon Elementary School?
Bowdon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowdon Elementary School rank in GA?
Bowdon Elementary School ranks #505 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Bowdon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowdon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Bowdon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowdon Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bowdon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bowdon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowdon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bowdon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowdon Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Bowdon Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (770) 258-2161
- Area population (ZIP 30108)
- 7,031
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 30108; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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