Alton Bowen EL

Alton Bowen Elementary serves 385 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Bryan, Texas, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking #262 out of 8,598 Texas schools, the school places in the 97th percentile statewide. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 33 full-time equivalent teachers providing an 11.7-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years.

As a regular public elementary school, Alton Bowen focuses on building strong foundational skills across all subject areas for its youngest learners. The school draws families from a stable residential community where nearly half of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an academically supportive environment. The surrounding 77802 zip code area has a median household income of $65,150 and median home values of $223,000, with a relatively low poverty rate of 13.4% among its 24,226 residents.

Located on Copperfield Drive, Alton Bowen Elementary sits in Bryan's small city setting, providing students with both community connections and educational excellence during their formative elementary years.