Bowie

bowie.chicopeeps.org

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bowie Elementary School, located at 80 D.A.R.E. Way in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is part of the Chicopee Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by emphasizing fundamental skills and encouraging a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Chicopee community.

In addition to its core curriculum, Bowie Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a positive school culture where students feel safe and engaged. Through its connection to the district’s broader educational mission, the school utilizes various resources and community-based programs to support diverse learners. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, Bowie aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps students build the foundational knowledge and confidence necessary for their academic journeys ahead.

260

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowie
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	84
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
146 (56.2%)
Hispanic
84 (32.3%)
Black
13 (5.0%)
Two or More
11 (4.2%)
Asian
5 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Chicopee
Phone:	(413)594-3532
Website:	http://bowie.chicopeeps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 15

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 50