Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

Summary:

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ocala, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 867. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's overall low ranking, Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School consistently outperforms the Marion district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 59% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43% for the Marion district and 55% for Florida. Similarly, the school had 71% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 50% for the Marion district and 58% for Florida. The school's student population is also more racially diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, with a student body that is 40.6% White, 12.8% African American, 37.14% Hispanic, and 3.46% Asian.

However, Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, with a 27.8% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average of around 15-20%. When compared to nearby schools in the Marion district, Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School generally outperforms them in test scores and other metrics, such as Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School, which is ranked higher than Hammett Bowen but has a significantly lower percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4397 SW 95th St
       Ocala, FL  34476


(352) 291-7900

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
950th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,551 Help


Students who attend Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Middle School
High:    West Port High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  867

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.6%
Hispanic:
37.1%
African American:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School ranks better than 57.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.6%), Hispanic (37.1%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School is 16.6, which is the 16th best among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School employs 52 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School is $10,551. 21 elementary schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 72.39 475th 1847 74.3%
2010 57.97 868th 1919 54.8%
2011 73.68 502nd 1985 74.7%
2012 66.38 660th 1984 66.7%
2013 65.04 681st 2029 66.4%
2014 65.06 697th 2064 66.2%
2016 40.39 1256th 2087 39.8%
2017 41.58 1237th 2112 41.4%
2018 35.82 1402nd 2118 33.8%
2019 47.93 1127th 2182 48.4%
2021 64.00 773rd 2247 65.6%
2022 56.30 929th 2219 58.1%
2023 54.41 985th 2240 56.0%
2024 55.83 950th 2256 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, April 9, 2011

Open Quote This school district is lacking funds and short staffed. My son is not receiving much of an education and I am looking into private schooling. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 451 87 36 131 19 n/a n/a 44 768
2008 480 110 32 164 18 n/a n/a 50 854
2009 480 124 36 184 14 n/a n/a 65 903
2010 493 139 38 178 14 n/a n/a 69 931
2011 433 103 24 167 10 3 61 0 801
2012 417 118 26 185 9 2 60 0 817
2013 390 96 25 166 6 3 58 0 744
2014 382 109 24 184 6 4 51 0 760
2015 366 92 29 214 4 5 36 0 746
2016 393 85 27 243 3 2 35 0 788
2017 414 96 31 260 1 1 38 0 841
2018 377 94 24 272 1 3 48 0 819
2019 372 85 32 271 1 3 48 0 812
2020 358 95 25 306 2 2 46 0 834
2021 310 82 25 293 1 1 41 0 753
2022 319 101 32 316 0 1 39 0 808
2023 352 111 30 322 0 3 49 0 867

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 768 50.0 15.4 52.6
2008 854 59.0 14.5 50.7
2009 903 65.4 15.3 55.3
2010 931 61.0 15.2 64.2
2011 801 56.0 14.3 57.4
2012 817 56.0 14.5 67.4
2013 744 52.0 14.3 64.9
2014 760 45.0 16.8 37
2015 746 44.0 16.9 52.8
2016 788 50.0 15.7 54.7
2017 841 51.0 16.4 51.5
2018 819 52.0 15.7 55.4
2019 812 52.0 15.6 45.3
2020 834 49.0 17.0 45.6
2021 753 52.0 14.4 50.7
2022 808 48.0 16.8 52.1
2023 867 52.0 16.6 53.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 768 50.0 15.4 52.6
2008 854 59.0 14.5 50.7
2009 903 65.4 15.3 55.3
2010 931 61.0 15.2 64.2
2011 801 56.0 14.3 57.4
2012 817 56.0 14.5 67.4
2013 744 52.0 14.3 64.9
2014 760 45.0 16.8 37
2015 746 44.0 16.9 52.8
2016 788 50.0 15.7 54.7
2017 841 51.0 16.4 51.5
2018 819 52.0 15.7 55.4
2019 812 52.0 15.6 45.3
2020 834 49.0 17.0 45.6
2021 753 52.0 14.4 50.7
2022 808 48.0 16.8 52.1
2023 867 52.0 16.6 53.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $628 (8.3%) $6,959 (91.7%) $7,587
2019 $513 (6.4%) $7,476 (93.6%) $7,988
2020 $502 (6.2%) $7,602 (93.8%) $8,104
2021 $938 (10.0%) $8,469 (90.0%) $9,407
2022 $1,402 (15.2%) $7,794 (84.7%) $9,197
2023 $1,861 (17.6%) $8,691 (82.4%) $10,551

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1127th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 985th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)5551
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4442
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)5653
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)4949
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4950
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)6059
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)5153
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4543
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)6067
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4546
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School)4753
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Marion)4443
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students812867
 6.8%
African American85111
 30.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3230
 6.3%
Hispanic271322
 18.8%
Pacific Islander33
White372352
 5.4%
Two or More Races4849
 2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%53.9%
 8.5%


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Students who attend Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : West Port High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 867 students attended Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School.

Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School ranks 950th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School are 41% White, 37% Hispanic, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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