Bowler Elementary

Summary:

Bowler Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bowler, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 148 students. The school is part of the Bowler School District, which is ranked 397 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bowler Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages, with only around 30-40% of students proficient or better in these subjects. Bowler Elementary's performance on the Forward Exam is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.8% to 46.7% over the past few years, which is much higher than the nearby Clintonville Elementary (13.7%) and Hatley Elementary (7.8%).

Bowler Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby schools. The school's low ranking and the Bowler School District's overall low performance suggest that there may be systemic challenges within the district that need to be addressed. Comparing Bowler Elementary to the nearby schools, such as Clintonville Elementary, Hatley Elementary, and Birnamwood Elementary, highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and the need for a more equitable approach to education in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 500 S Almon St
       Bowler, WI  54416


(715) 793-4101

District: Bowler School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
859th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,849 Help


Students who attend Bowler Elementary usually attend:

High:    Bowler High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.9%
American Indian:
33.1%
Two or more races:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowler Elementary ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Bowler Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), American Indian (33.1%), two or more races (15.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowler Elementary is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowler Elementary is $18,849.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bowler Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowler Elementary 859th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Bowler Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bowler School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowler School District 397th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bowler Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.50 310th 633 51.0%
2005 59.13 328th 632 48.1%
2008 39.67 772nd 1021 24.4%
2009 52.17 603rd 1030 41.5%
2010 49.54 684th 1045 34.5%
2011 52.75 623rd 1046 40.4%
2012 20.30 925th 1045 11.5%
2013 28.33 872nd 1053 17.2%
2014 11.04 962nd 1061 9.3%
2015 29.49 870th 1076 19.1%
2016 10.61 958th 1075 10.9%
2017 12.77 943rd 1071 12.0%
2018 18.90 873rd 1025 14.8%
2019 11.85 923rd 1037 11.0%
2021 17.35 898th 1050 14.5%
2022 20.98 894th 1067 16.2%
2023 21.10 879th 1067 17.6%
2024 23.67 859th 1061 19.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.75 769th 854 10.0%
2019 24.46 749th 874 14.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.82 896th 997 10.1%
2019 14.88 885th 1002 11.7%
2021 19.64 845th 1004 15.8%
2022 22.58 838th 1017 17.6%
2023 16.44 866th 1010 14.3%
2024 22.90 829th 1011 18.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.51 776th 997 22.2%
2019 12.79 890th 1002 11.2%
2021 15.68 872nd 1003 13.1%
2022 14.93 890th 1017 12.5%
2023 32.14 753rd 1011 25.5%
2024 28.54 792nd 1012 21.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.06 9th 12 25.0%
2019 38.97 8th 10 20.0%
2021 33.44 9th 12 25.0%
2022 41.51 9th 13 30.8%
2023 10.34 13th 13 0.0%
2024 55.75 6th 13 53.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bowler Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.62 561st 686 18.2%
2019 10.96 675th 718 6.0%
2021 20.37 611th 699 12.6%
2022 12.91 656th 704 6.8%
2023 20.32 625th 715 12.6%
2024 16.47 658th 727 9.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bowler Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 229 n/a n/a 1 144 n/a n/a 0 374
1990 205 0 0 0 122 n/a n/a 0 327
1991 203 0 2 0 107 n/a n/a 0 312
1992 204 0 1 0 105 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 202 0 2 0 112 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 190 0 2 0 112 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 193 0 2 3 124 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 193 0 2 3 124 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 200 0 0 1 137 n/a n/a 0 338
1998 184 1 2 0 120 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 201 0 2 0 113 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 180 0 1 0 109 n/a n/a 0 290
2001 169 0 3 0 124 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 148 2 3 1 122 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 148 2 3 1 122 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 153 4 3 2 99 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 137 2 3 0 92 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 132 1 3 0 110 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 124 2 2 0 92 n/a n/a 0 220
2008 118 1 2 1 90 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 123 0 2 4 112 n/a n/a 0 241
2010 128 3 1 5 114 n/a n/a 0 251
2011 111 0 0 9 90 1 15 0 226
2012 108 0 0 11 105 0 14 0 238
2013 103 0 0 11 103 0 22 0 239
2014 96 2 0 12 99 1 24 0 234
2015 97 0 0 15 90 1 15 0 218
2016 95 0 0 14 80 2 15 0 206
2017 92 0 0 12 74 1 20 0 199
2018 81 0 0 9 69 1 20 0 180
2019 73 0 0 13 62 0 25 0 173
2020 70 0 0 12 66 0 31 0 179
2021 69 0 0 11 52 0 28 0 160
2022 73 2 0 14 41 0 26 0 156
2023 62 1 0 13 49 0 23 0 148

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 Bowler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 374 25.5 14.6 35.6
1990 327 26.5 12.3 39.8
1991 312 26.5 11.7 41.7
1992 310 27.0 11.4 45.8
1993 316 25.8 12.2 37
1994 304 24.7 12.3 33.6
1995 322 22.0 14.6 31.7
1996 322 22.0 14.6 31.7
1997 338 23.5 14.4 31.7
1998 307 23.7 13.0 35.8
1999 316 22.7 13.9 41.5
2000 290 26.1 11.1 39.7
2001 296 24.8 11.9 41.6
2002 276 23.3 11.8 43.8
2003 276 23.3 11.8 43.8
2004 261 21.2 12.3 54
2005 234 22.5 10.4 n/a
2006 246 21.5 11.4 n/a
2007 220 19.8 11.1 48.6
2008 212 18.6 11.4 56.6
2009 241 17.1 14.1 54.4
2010 251 18.6 13.4 57.8
2011 226 18.1 12.4 64.6
2012 238 17.6 13.4 60.1
2013 239 19.5 12.2 66.9
2014 234 19.2 12.1 59
2015 218 n/a n/a 66.1
2016 206 19.0 10.8 57.8
2017 199 18.4 10.7 50.3
2018 180 16.4 10.9 51.1
2019 173 15.5 11.0 55.5
2020 179 16.5 10.8 68.7
2021 160 18.2 8.7 72.5
2022 156 16.7 9.3 71.2
2023 148 15.6 9.4 75.7

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 Bowler Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 374 25.5 14.6 35.6
1990 327 26.5 12.3 39.8
1991 312 26.5 11.7 41.7
1992 310 27.0 11.4 45.8
1993 316 25.8 12.2 37
1994 304 24.7 12.3 33.6
1995 322 22.0 14.6 31.7
1996 322 22.0 14.6 31.7
1997 338 23.5 14.4 31.7
1998 307 23.7 13.0 35.8
1999 316 22.7 13.9 41.5
2000 290 26.1 11.1 39.7
2001 296 24.8 11.9 41.6
2002 276 23.3 11.8 43.8
2003 276 23.3 11.8 43.8
2004 261 21.2 12.3 54
2005 234 22.5 10.4 n/a
2006 246 21.5 11.4 n/a
2007 220 19.8 11.1 48.6
2008 212 18.6 11.4 56.6
2009 241 17.1 14.1 54.4
2010 251 18.6 13.4 57.8
2011 226 18.1 12.4 64.6
2012 238 17.6 13.4 60.1
2013 239 19.5 12.2 66.9
2014 234 19.2 12.1 59
2015 218 n/a n/a 66.1
2016 206 19.0 10.8 57.8
2017 199 18.4 10.7 50.3
2018 180 16.4 10.9 51.1
2019 173 15.5 11.0 55.5
2020 179 16.5 10.8 68.7
2021 160 18.2 8.7 72.5
2022 156 16.7 9.3 71.2
2023 148 15.6 9.4 75.7

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 Bowler Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,051 (6.6%) $14,895 (93.4%) $15,947
2020 $1,057 (6.5%) $15,273 (93.5%) $16,330
2021 $2,340 (12.4%) $16,509 (87.6%) $18,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowler Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 923rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 879th of 1067 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bowler Elementary)27.35
 22.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bowler School District)27.35
 22.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bowler Elementary)27.30
 27.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bowler School District)27.30
 27.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bowler Elementary)10.329.4
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bowler School District)10.329.4
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bowler Elementary)6.923.5
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bowler School District)6.923.5
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Bowler Elementary)3170.6
 39.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Bowler School District)3170.6
 39.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Bowler Elementary)27.676.5
 48.9%
   4th Grade Science (Bowler School District)27.676.5
 48.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bowler Elementary)22.20
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bowler School District)26.30
 26.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bowler Elementary)22.20
 22.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bowler School District)26.30
 26.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bowler Elementary)23.16.7
 16.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bowler School District)20.76.7
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bowler Elementary)15.413.3
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bowler School District)13.813.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students173148
 14.5%
African American01
American Indian6249
 21%
Asian00
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander00
White7362
 15.1%
Two or More Races2523
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.5%75.7%
 20.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Bowler Elementary.

Students at Bowler Elementary are 42% White, 33% American Indian, 16% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

Bowler Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students who attend Bowler Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

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