Amidon-Bowen ES

401 I St. SW
Washington, DC 20024

profiles.dcps.dc.gov/amidon-bowen+elementary+school

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Amidon-Bowen Elementary School is a public school located in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Its location positions it as a central community hub for families living in the rapidly developing SW DC area, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience within a diverse urban environment.

The school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive academic community and fostering student growth through various district-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood school, Amidon-Bowen emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to enhance the learning experience. Prospective families can find detailed information regarding enrollment, specific curriculum highlights, and school-wide performance data through the official DCPS website.

374

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amidon-Bowen ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	38
Black	268
Asian	2
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Black
268 (71.7%)
White
48 (12.8%)
Hispanic
38 (10.2%)
Two or More
17 (4.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)724-4867
Website:	http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/amidon-bowen+elementary+school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 78

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 29