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Bowen Elementary School

Bowen Elementary School is a public primary school in Louisville, KY, serving grades K–5, rated B-, with 729 students and a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 62% in Editing and Mechanics, 55% in Reading and 46% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
729
Students per teacher
17.2:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Editing and Mechanics62%
Reading55%
Math46%
Social Studies45%
Writing45%
Science35%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White45%
Hispanic18%
Black18%
Asian12%
Two or more races7%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
43%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-0.7%
Prior-year enrollment
734

Homes assigned to this school

4,525 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Bowen Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1601 Roosevelt Ave, Louisville, KY 40242
Phone
(502) 485-8213
Website
jefferson.kyschools.us
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210299000685
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School district

Jefferson County School District

District rating
C
Schools
172
Students
95,180
Spending per student
$17,233
Teachers (FTE)
6,243
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Bowen Elementary School

How is Bowen Elementary School rated?

Bowen Elementary School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Jefferson County School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Bowen Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Bowen Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 62% in Editing and Mechanics, 55% in Reading, 46% in Math, 45% in Social Studies, 45% in Writing and 35% in Science.

What grades does Bowen Elementary School serve?

Bowen Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Bowen Elementary School?

729 students attend Bowen Elementary School, down from 734 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Bowen Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,525 residential properties to Bowen Elementary School in and around Louisville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Bowen Elementary School in?

Bowen Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District, which reports 172 schools, 95,180 students and $17,233 of spending per student.