Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowers Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowers Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Bowers Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowers Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3501 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowers Elementary School's ranking?
Bowers Elementary School is ranked #3501 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bowers Elementary School often compared to?
Bowers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briarwood Elementary School, Bracher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bowers Elementary School?
242 students attend Bowers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bowers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowers Elementary School?
Bowers Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bowers Elementary School offer ?
Bowers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bowers Elementary School part of?
Bowers Elementary School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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