Bowen Elementary School

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Bowen Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Stanton, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 225 students. The school is part of the Powell County School District, which is ranked 154 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bowen Elementary School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from a high of 149th out of 691 Kentucky elementary schools in the 2017-2018 school year to its current ranking of 550th out of 685 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's overall rating from SchoolDigger has also decreased from 4 stars to 1 star during this period. Bowen Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in mathematics, reading, and other subject areas across all grade levels. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with white students and students from low-income families ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Kentucky elementary schools in recent years.

Despite Bowen Elementary's relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains well below state and district averages. Nearby elementary schools, such as Clay City Elementary and Stanton Elementary, also perform below the state averages on the KSA, but generally outperform Bowen Elementary in both overall and subgroup-specific academic measures. This suggests that the challenges faced by Bowen Elementary are not solely due to socioeconomic factors, but rather a complex combination of issues that will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5099 Campton Rd
       Stanton, KY  40380


(606) 663-3313

District: Powell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Bowen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Powell County Middle School
High:    Powell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.3% Help


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Compare Details Bowen Elementary School ranks worse than 80.3% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.21. (See more...)
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Bowen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowen Elementary School 550th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Bowen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Powell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell County 154th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bowen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bowen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 40.37 398th 638 37.6%
2008 42.77 402nd 651 38.2%
2009 25.65 536th 658 18.5%
2010 59.73 283rd 683 58.6%
2011 58.08 301st 688 56.3%
2012 35.69 495th 713 30.6%
2013 40.34 471st 719 34.5%
2014 38.56 473rd 705 32.9%
2015 62.92 239th 698 65.8%
2016 50.61 348th 690 49.6%
2017 72.40 152nd 694 78.1%
2018 71.72 149th 691 78.4%
2019 71.21 166th 700 76.3%
2022 14.90 614th 684 10.2%
2023 19.23 575th 687 16.3%
2024 23.21 550th 685 19.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bowen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.87 162nd 661 75.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 158th 631 75.0%
2019 70.83 130th 664 80.4%
2023 33.25 460th 670 31.3%
2024 35.72 451st 665 32.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bowen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.06 202nd 663 69.5%
2019 72.46 132nd 671 80.3%
2023 14.19 594th 639 7.0%
2024 20.24 542nd 644 15.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bowen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.55 38th 445 91.5%
2019 77.44 75th 474 84.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bowen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.65 149th 665 77.6%
2019 68.51 176th 676 74.0%
2022 49.71 303rd 657 53.9%
2023 46.98 341st 652 47.7%
2024 31.31 470th 652 27.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bowen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.71 160th 592 73.0%
2022 13.76 616th 656 6.1%
2023 14.94 608th 658 7.6%
2024 17.87 585th 659 11.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bowen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1989 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1990 202 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1991 211 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1992 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1993 257 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1994 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1996 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1997 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1998 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 272 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2000 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2001 274 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2002 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 302 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 317 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 316 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2007 300 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 287 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 265 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2010 287 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2011 273 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 276
2012 290 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 294
2013 291 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 298
2014 286 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 296
2015 261 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 273
2016 255 1 0 7 0 0 2 0 265
2017 253 5 0 9 0 0 1 0 268
2018 238 3 0 13 0 0 1 0 255
2019 221 2 0 7 0 0 3 0 233
2020 211 3 0 6 0 0 5 0 225
2021 194 3 0 4 0 0 5 0 206
2022 175 0 0 4 0 0 10 0 189
2023 213 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 225

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 Bowen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 9.7 18.7 n/a
1989 194 11.1 17.4 n/a
1990 202 10.2 19.8 n/a
1991 211 10.7 19.7 n/a
1992 214 11.3 18.9 n/a
1993 257 14.2 18.1 n/a
1994 256 14.2 18.0 n/a
1995 240 15.7 15.3 n/a
1996 240 15.7 15.3 n/a
1997 260 16.7 15.6 61.5
1998 276 16.7 16.5 58.3
1999 273 12.3 22.2 61.9
2000 261 9.9 26.4 63.6
2001 274 10.9 25.1 65.7
2002 321 17.0 18.9 88.2
2003 321 17.0 18.9 88.2
2004 304 18.0 16.9 n/a
2005 319 18.4 17.3 n/a
2006 317 18.4 17.2 37.9
2007 301 19.0 15.8 63.5
2008 289 18.4 15.7 65.7
2009 266 4.0 66.5 70.3
2010 291 14.0 20.7 72.5
2011 276 18.0 15.3 71.7
2012 294 17.0 17.2 70.4
2013 298 14.4 20.6 74.2
2014 296 16.4 18.0 65.9
2015 273 17.0 16.0 76.2
2016 265 17.0 15.5 79.6
2017 268 16.4 16.3 80.2
2018 255 13.9 18.3 72.2
2019 233 13.4 17.3 70.4
2020 225 13.4 16.7 74.7
2021 206 13.4 15.3 75.7
2022 189 15.9 11.8 74.1
2023 225 16.4 13.7 61.3

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 Bowen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 9.7 18.7 n/a
1989 194 11.1 17.4 n/a
1990 202 10.2 19.8 n/a
1991 211 10.7 19.7 n/a
1992 214 11.3 18.9 n/a
1993 257 14.2 18.1 n/a
1994 256 14.2 18.0 n/a
1995 240 15.7 15.3 n/a
1996 240 15.7 15.3 n/a
1997 260 16.7 15.6 61.5
1998 276 16.7 16.5 58.3
1999 273 12.3 22.2 61.9
2000 261 9.9 26.4 63.6
2001 274 10.9 25.1 65.7
2002 321 17.0 18.9 88.2
2003 321 17.0 18.9 88.2
2004 304 18.0 16.9 n/a
2005 319 18.4 17.3 n/a
2006 317 18.4 17.2 37.9
2007 301 19.0 15.8 63.5
2008 289 18.4 15.7 65.7
2009 266 4.0 66.5 70.3
2010 291 14.0 20.7 72.5
2011 276 18.0 15.3 71.7
2012 294 17.0 17.2 70.4
2013 298 14.4 20.6 74.2
2014 296 16.4 18.0 65.9
2015 273 17.0 16.0 76.2
2016 265 17.0 15.5 79.6
2017 268 16.4 16.3 80.2
2018 255 13.9 18.3 72.2
2019 233 13.4 17.3 70.4
2020 225 13.4 16.7 74.7
2021 206 13.4 15.3 75.7
2022 189 15.9 11.8 74.1
2023 225 16.4 13.7 61.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowen Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,064 (7.6%) $340 (2.4%) $1,404 (10.1%) $9,970 (71.4%) $1,607 (11.5%) $11,577 (82.9%) $13,957
2019 $1,356 (10.7%) $476 (3.8%) $1,900 (15.0%) $9,046 (71.4%) $1,927 (15.2%) $10,973 (86.6%) $12,672
2020 $1,075 (7.3%) $357 (2.4%) $1,433 (9.7%) $10,710 (72.6%) $2,014 (13.6%) $13,739 (93.1%) $14,756
2021 $1,174 (8.6%) $841 (6.2%) $2,215 (16.2%) $10,753 (78.8%) $1,678 (12.3%) $11,564 (84.7%) $13,648
2022 $2,449 (13.2%) $1,029 (5.5%) $3,603 (19.3%) $11,068 (59.4%) $1,974 (10.6%) $12,917 (69.4%) $18,623

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowen Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 575th of 687 Elementary schools
 60%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students233225
 3.4%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White221213
 3.6%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.4%61.3%
 9.1%


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Students at Bowen Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Powell County Middle School
High : Powell County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Bowen Elementary School.

Bowen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Kentucky elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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