Bowman Woods Elementary School

Q: Is Bowman Woods Elementary School a good school?

Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks 187 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bowman Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving 439 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Linn-Mar Community School District. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 70.1% and 85.7% of 3rd and 4th graders, respectively, scoring proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%. In Mathematics, Bowman Woods had 74.6% and 79.2% proficiency for 3rd and 4th grades, compared to state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%.

Bowman Woods has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8 compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 11.5 to 15.6 students per teacher. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 22.55%, compared to nearby schools like Westfield Elementary at 41.49% and Kenwood Leadership Academy at 62.32%.

While Bowman Woods' academic achievements are commendable, some nearby schools, such as Echo Hill Elementary, have even higher test scores and rankings, suggesting that Bowman Woods may have room for improvement to reach the top tier of elementary schools in the area. Additionally, the school's higher percentage of white students, compared to the more diverse nearby schools, raises questions about its ability to provide an inclusive and equitable learning environment for students of all backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

151 Boyson Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

(319) 447-3240

District: Linn-Mar Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,115

Students who attend Bowman Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oak Ridge Middle School
High:	Linn-Mar High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 439

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

African American:

7.1%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks better than 66.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), African American (7.1%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowman Woods Elementary School is 13.8. 3 elementary schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bowman Woods Elementary School employs 31.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowman Woods Elementary School is $12,115. 5 elementary schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bowman Woods Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Linn-Mar Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Linn-Mar Community School District 88^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bowman Woods Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	88.45	8^th	626	98.7%
2013	85.34	21^st	624	96.6%
2014	81.56	53^rd	603	91.2%
2015	75.25	123^rd	616	80.0%
2016	78.80	76^th	599	87.3%
2017	68.14	200^th	574	65.2%
2018	76.33	102^nd	567	82.0%
2019	74.55	135^th	603	77.6%
2021	57.22	265^th	567	53.3%
2022	74.31	122^nd	574	78.7%
2023	71.21	152^nd	565	73.1%
2024	66.42	187^th	557	66.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bowman Woods Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	427	5	22	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1989	458	5	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1990	478	5	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1991	505	4	20	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
1992	484	5	19	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
1993	463	2	11	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
1994	473	5	17	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1995	433	3	16	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	456
1996	433	3	16	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	456
1997	443	1	20	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	475
1998	427	7	19	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	462
1999	467	13	24	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
2000	495	6	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	-40	477
2001	430	10	18	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2002	472	25	21	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
2003	472	25	21	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
2004	450	25	22	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	513
2005	421	26	28	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
2006	424	23	33	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	495
2007	450	21	45	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	537
2008	414	7	39	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	474
2009	416	11	32	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	474
2010	394	12	26	16	3	0	11	0	462
2011	354	9	23	18	3	0	10	0	417
2012	394	17	23	17	3	4	11	0	469
2013	396	20	31	15	5	2	8	0	477
2014	386	19	37	15	4	1	14	0	476
2015	369	26	47	19	2	1	14	0	478
2016	370	21	45	19	2	1	16	0	474
2017	389	23	38	18	4	0	15	0	487
2018	359	23	41	17	5	1	13	0	459
2019	411	23	47	20	1	1	16	0	519
2020	414	33	50	26	1	1	23	0	548
2021	316	28	36	28	0	0	23	0	431
2022	332	31	42	18	0	1	20	0	444
2023	328	31	26	25	0	0	29	0	439

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 Bowman Woods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	457	22.4	20.4	0.4
1989	481	25.4	18.9	1.5
1990	497	25.7	19.3	0.4
1991	531	25.7	20.6	0.8
1992	509	21.0	24.2	0.6
1993	478	21.0	22.8	3.6
1994	495	22.0	22.5	4.8
1995	456	18.0	25.3	4.2
1996	456	18.0	25.3	4.2
1997	475	21.0	22.6	6.7
1998	462	21.0	22.0	7.4
1999	512	21.0	24.4	9.2
2000	477	31.7	15.0	3.9
2001	462	33.6	13.8	3.2
2002	524	76.2	6.9	10.5
2003	524	76.2	6.9	10.5
2004	513	34.5	14.9	11.9
2005	490	35.0	14.0	12.2
2006	495	32.5	15.2	10.1
2007	537	32.0	16.8	10.8
2008	474	28.3	16.7	5.1
2009	474	27.2	17.4	5.5
2010	462	27.0	17.1	8.4
2011	417	28.0	14.8	11.8
2012	469	29.0	16.1	13.4
2013	477	30.0	15.9	11.9
2014	476	30.9	15.4	12.2
2015	478	29.0	16.4	15.7
2016	474	31.0	15.2	19.8
2017	487	31.5	15.4	22.4
2018	459	28.8	15.9	22.2
2019	519	30.4	17.0	18.9
2020	548	33.3	16.4	20.6
2021	431	27.2	15.8	21.6
2022	444	31.2	14.2	20.9
2023	439	31.7	13.8	22.6

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 Bowman Woods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	457	22.4	20.4	0.4
1989	481	25.4	18.9	1.5
1990	497	25.7	19.3	0.4
1991	531	25.7	20.6	0.8
1992	509	21.0	24.2	0.6
1993	478	21.0	22.8	3.6
1994	495	22.0	22.5	4.8
1995	456	18.0	25.3	4.2
1996	456	18.0	25.3	4.2
1997	475	21.0	22.6	6.7
1998	462	21.0	22.0	7.4
1999	512	21.0	24.4	9.2
2000	477	31.7	15.0	3.9
2001	462	33.6	13.8	3.2
2002	524	76.2	6.9	10.5
2003	524	76.2	6.9	10.5
2004	513	34.5	14.9	11.9
2005	490	35.0	14.0	12.2
2006	495	32.5	15.2	10.1
2007	537	32.0	16.8	10.8
2008	474	28.3	16.7	5.1
2009	474	27.2	17.4	5.5
2010	462	27.0	17.1	8.4
2011	417	28.0	14.8	11.8
2012	469	29.0	16.1	13.4
2013	477	30.0	15.9	11.9
2014	476	30.9	15.4	12.2
2015	478	29.0	16.4	15.7
2016	474	31.0	15.2	19.8
2017	487	31.5	15.4	22.4
2018	459	28.8	15.9	22.2
2019	519	30.4	17.0	18.9
2020	548	33.3	16.4	20.6
2021	431	27.2	15.8	21.6
2022	444	31.2	14.2	20.9
2023	439	31.7	13.8	22.6

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 Bowman Woods Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$552 (4.6%)	$11,563 (95.4%)	$12,115

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowman Woods Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 135^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 152^nd of 565 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bowman Woods Elementary School)	68.8	73	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Linn-Mar Community School District)	76.4	78.4	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bowman Woods Elementary School)	68.8	79.7	10.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Linn-Mar Community School District)	77.3	80.2	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bowman Woods Elementary School)	88.2	90.7	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Linn-Mar Community School District)	82.8	84.5	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bowman Woods Elementary School)	88.2	76.7	11.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Linn-Mar Community School District)	83	79	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	519	439	15.4%
African American	23	31	34.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	47	26	44.7%
Hispanic	20	25	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	411	328	20.2%
Two or More Races	16	29	81.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.9%	22.6%	3.7%

Schools Near Bowman Woods Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bowman Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	151 Boyson Rd NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3240	439	32	13.8	22.6%	328 (74.7%)	31 (7.1%)	25 (5.7%)	26 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.6%)	66.4	187^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.4%		71.2	152^nd of 565 public elementary schools	73.1%	35	70.1	85.7		74.6	79.2			$12,115	$552	$11,563
Novak Elementary School	Public	K-4	401 29th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3300	371	32	11.5	27.0%	299 (80.6%)	16 (4.3%)	27 (7.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.7%)	63.4	218^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.9%		56.1	275^th of 565 public elementary schools	51.3%	57	70.8	78.8		81.9	71.2			$13,619	$930	$12,689
Westfield Elementary School	Public	K-4	901 E Main St	Robins	52328	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3350	506	33	15.4	20.0%	273 (54.0%)	29 (5.7%)	35 (6.9%)	147 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.3%)	85.7	31^st of 557 public elementary schools	94.4%		85.7	34^th of 565 public elementary schools	94.0%	3	77.9	89.4		89.5	92.9			$12,897	$287	$12,610
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	2900 Indian Creek Rd	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3270	411	28	14.8	13.9%	344 (83.7%)	12 (2.9%)	15 (3.6%)	15 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	77	90^th of 557 public elementary schools	83.8%		74.5	121^st of 565 public elementary schools	78.6%	31	73.2	87.8		82.9	85.4			$12,023	$439	$11,584
Kenwood Leadership Academy School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 E Ave NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-1465	414	28	14.8	62.3%	206 (49.8%)	89 (21.5%)	33 (8.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	82 (19.8%)	25.7	456^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.1%		43.6	374^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.8%	82	56.0	66.1	60.0	68.0	57.1	52.0	48.0	$15,281	$897	$14,383
Nixon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Nixon DR	Hiawatha	52233	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-2188	289	23	12.6	67.1%	130 (45.0%)	53 (18.3%)	25 (8.7%)	42 (14.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.1%)	32.4	435^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.9%		38.2	408^th of 565 public elementary schools	27.8%	27	52.2	52.5	67.3	71.7	45.0	65.3	61.2	$15,864	$627	$15,237
Starry Elementary School	Public	K-2	700 S 15th Street	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 377-4698	252	20	12.7	50.0%	202 (80.2%)	20 (7.9%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)								(n/a)								$13,914	$720	$13,195
Echo Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 Echo Hill Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 730-3560	544	35	15.6	7.0%	425 (78.1%)	23 (4.2%)	13 (2.4%)	59 (10.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	88.5	18^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.1	12^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.9%	6	88.7	87.9		92.8	89.0			$12,860	$361	$12,500
Francis Marion Intermediate School	Public	3-4	2301 3rd Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 373-4766	269	22	12.3	45.0%	214 (79.6%)	15 (5.6%)	19 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.4%)	57.7	273^rd of 557 public elementary schools	51.0%		62.9	218^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.4%	55	68.0	75.6		73.5	78.8			$14,179	$100	$14,080
Wilkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2127 27th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3380	388	31	12.6	41.5%	316 (81.4%)	20 (5.2%)	14 (3.6%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.0%)	36.2	408^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.8%		50.3	325^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.5%	83	64.3	61.7		73.2	61.7			$13,799	$613	$13,186

Frequently Asked Questions about Bowman Woods Elementary School

What district is Bowman Woods Elementary School in?

Linn-Mar Community School District

What schools do graduates of Bowman Woods Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bowman Woods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Ridge Middle School
High : Linn-Mar High School

What is the racial makeup of Bowman Woods Elementary School?

Students at Bowman Woods Elementary School are 75% White, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bowman Woods Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Bowman Woods Elementary School.

Is Bowman Woods Elementary School a good school?

Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks 187^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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