Overview
Bowen Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. The school enrolls 348 students. It is part of the Kentwood Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictKentwood Public Schools
County26081
CityGRAND RAPIDS
ZIP49508
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID262034005713
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment348
White17.3%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American34.8%
Asian30.1%
Two or More Races8.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)