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#1592 of 2,221 schools in MO
Bowles Elem.
Elementary School · Rockwood R-vi · Fenton, MO
A Rockwood R-vi elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 BOWLES AVE, Fenton, MO 63026
- Math 52% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowles Elem. score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bowles Elem. 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 St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,145
Median home value
$281,900
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messenger Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Stanton Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Kellison Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church & SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 46 | 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.
Rockwood R-vi
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #26 of 30
- District spending per student
- $12,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowles Elem. is listed in ROCKWOOD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowles Elem.
Bowles Elem. is a public elementary school in Fenton, MO, part of Rockwood R-vi, serving approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,592 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowles Elem.
What grades does Bowles Elem. serve?
Bowles Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bowles Elem.?
Bowles Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowles Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowles Elem. is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowles Elem. rank in MO?
Bowles Elem. ranks #1,592 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bowles Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bowles Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Bowles Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowles Elem. has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bowles Elem. a charter school?
No, Bowles Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowles Elem. a Title I school?
No, Bowles Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowles Elem.?
19.3% of students at Bowles 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (636) 891-6775
- Area population (ZIP 63026)
- 45,267
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments / 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 63026; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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