HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1,010 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Ocala, Florida, serving students within the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Hammett Bowen Jr., a U.S. Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient who displayed exceptional bravery during the Vietnam War. Situated in a suburban area of Ocala, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster foundational learning and character development for elementary-aged children.

As part of the Marion County school system, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary follows the district’s standardized curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating state-mandated academic benchmarks. The school typically engages with the local community through various parent-teacher initiatives and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for middle school through a blend of classroom instruction and social-emotional learning. Those looking for specific updates regarding school events, faculty contact information, or district policies can find them on the official Marion County Public Schools website.
1,010
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White350
Hispanic431
Black148
Asian29
Two or More50
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    431 (42.7%)
  • White
    350 (34.7%)
  • Black
    148 (14.7%)
  • Two or More
    50 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    29 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: No
District: MARION
Phone: (352)291-7900
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 1,010
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 469
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 144
Grade 1 145
Grade 2 168
Grade 3 182
Grade 4 152
Grade 5 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten144
Grade 1145
Grade 2168
Grade 3182
Grade 4152
Grade 5179
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female47246.7%
Male53853.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)