Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Florence Bowser Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
770 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)88%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
38%
22%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend Florence Bowser Elementary School?
770 students attend Florence Bowser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Florence Bowser Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence Bowser Elementary School?
Florence Bowser Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Florence Bowser Elementary School offer ?
Florence Bowser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Florence Bowser Elementary School part of?
Florence Bowser Elementary School is part of Suffolk City Public Schools.
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