BOWERMAN ELEM.

bowerman.spsk12.org

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bowerman Elementary School is a public school located in the Northwest area of Springfield, Missouri, serving students within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the larger district framework, Bowerman emphasizes inclusivity and aims to provide equitable learning opportunities that prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Springfield community, utilizing its location on N. Douglas Avenue to maintain strong connections with families and neighborhood partners. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating modern instructional practices. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and parents, Bowerman Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging educational space where students can explore their interests and build a strong academic base.

275

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOWERMAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	25
Black	49
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
170 (61.8%)
Black
49 (17.8%)
Two or More
30 (10.9%)
Hispanic
25 (9.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-1400
Website:	http://bowerman.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 20

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOWERMAN ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOWERMAN ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	49.8%
Male	138	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)