Bowen Elementary School

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bowen Elementary School is a public school located in Stanton, Kentucky, serving students within the Powell County School District. As a rural primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young children in the community. It focuses on building fundamental academic skills in core subjects while promoting social development and personal growth during the formative years of childhood.

In addition to its classroom curriculum, Bowen Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families. The school strives to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere that prepares its students for success as they transition into the middle school level. By balancing traditional instruction with a commitment to local student needs, the school serves as a central pillar for the Stanton community’s educational development.

231

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	4
Two or More	6

White
221 (95.7%)
Two or More
6 (2.6%)
Hispanic
4 (1.7%)

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:	Powell County
Phone:	(606)663-3313
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 14

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 40