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#1176 of 2,221 schools in MO
Bowerman Elem.
Elementary School · Springfield R-xii · Springfield, MO
A Springfield R-xii elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2148 N DOUGLAS, Springfield, MO 65803
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MO 51% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowerman Elem. score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bowerman Elem. 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,380/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$46,539
Median home value
$158,200
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65803; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Christian Schools of SpringfieldPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Weaver Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Boyd Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 219 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield R-xii
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #37 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowerman Elem. is listed in SPRINGFIELD R-XII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowerman Elem.
Bowerman Elem. is a public elementary school in Springfield, MO, part of Springfield R-xii, serving approximately 249 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowerman Elem.
What grades does Bowerman Elem. serve?
Bowerman Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bowerman Elem.?
Bowerman Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowerman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowerman Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowerman Elem. rank in MO?
Bowerman Elem. ranks #1,176 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bowerman Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bowerman Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Bowerman Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowerman Elem. has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bowerman Elem. a charter school?
No, Bowerman Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowerman Elem. a Title I school?
No, Bowerman Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowerman Elem.?
89.2% of students at Bowerman Elem. 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 523-1400
- Area population (ZIP 65803)
- 43,159
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. 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 65803; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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