ALTON BOWEN EL

bowen.bryanisd.org

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Alton Bowen Elementary School, located at 3870 Copperfield Drive in Bryan, Texas, is a key component of the Bryan Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of children in their foundational years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a strong sense of community.

As part of the Bryan ISD network, Alton Bowen Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources and commitment to student success, including initiatives focused on literacy, technology integration, and character development. The school’s administration and staff work closely with families to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For parents and community members interested in detailed academic programs, upcoming school events, or campus policies, the school maintains an official website at http://bowen.bryanisd.org.

440

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTON BOWEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	149
Black	96
Asian	6
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	2

White
156 (35.5%)
Hispanic
149 (33.9%)
Black
96 (21.8%)
Two or More
31 (7.0%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BRYAN ISD
Phone:	(979)209-1300
Website:	http://bowen.bryanisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 92

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 69