Bower Elem School

www.cusd200.org

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bower Elementary School, located at 4S241 River Rd in Warrenville, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates as part of Community Unit School District 200, a highly regarded district that serves the communities of Wheaton and Warrenville. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment for its young learners.

The school benefits from being situated in a residential area, often described as having a neighborhood-school feel that encourages strong parent involvement and a collaborative relationship between staff and families. As part of District 200, Bower Elementary leverages the district's robust resources, including a diverse curriculum, professional development for educators, and a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom. The school is dedicated to social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school within the district.

406

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bower Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	89
Black	12
Asian	35
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
246 (60.6%)
Hispanic
89 (21.9%)
Asian
35 (8.6%)
Two or More
23 (5.7%)
Black
12 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	CUSD 200
Phone:	(630)393-9413
Website:	http://www.cusd200.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 86