Bowers School

141 Princeton Street
Manchester, CT 06042

www.mpspride.org/

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bowers School, located at 141 Princeton St. in Manchester, Connecticut, is a public elementary school that serves as part of the Manchester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early stages of their education can develop foundational academic skills and social-emotional competencies. By focusing on a "pride"-based culture, the school emphasizes a sense of community and collaboration among students, faculty, and families to ensure that every child is prepared for their future academic endeavors.

As a representative institution within the Manchester Public Schools system, Bowers School utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school's official website, accessible at http://www.mpspride.org/, serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about district-wide initiatives, school calendars, and resources designed to enhance the educational experience. Through dedicated instructional practices and community involvement, Bowers School aims to provide a safe, engaging, and equitable educational foundation for all its students.

376

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowers School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	176
Black	78
Asian	16
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
176 (46.8%)
White
84 (22.3%)
Black
78 (20.7%)
Two or More
17 (4.5%)
Asian
16 (4.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(860)647-3313
Website:	http://www.mpspride.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 1