Bowers Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Bowers Elementary School?
198 students attend Bowers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bowers Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowers Elementary School?
Bowers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bowers Elementary School offer ?
Bowers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bowers Elementary School part of?
Bowers Elementary School is part of Massillon City School District.
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