Bowers Elementary

bowers.santaclarausd.org

240 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bowers Elementary School, located at 2755 Barkley Ave. in Santa Clara, California, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Santa Clara Unified School District. Known for its strong community atmosphere, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet diverse student needs, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and science through collaborative and interactive learning environments.

Beyond its core academics, Bowers Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and student engagement. The school frequently leverages its location in the heart of Silicon Valley to integrate modern learning tools and community-oriented programs into the daily student experience. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher involvement culture, Bowers aims to create a supportive and safe campus that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

240

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	129
Black	3
Asian	68
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
129 (53.7%)
Asian
68 (28.3%)
White
21 (8.7%)
Two or More
15 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.7%)
Black
3 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-1100
Website:	http://bowers.santaclarausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38