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Bowen Elementary

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grades PreK to 5 · Kentwood Public Schools

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About Bowen Elementary

Bowen Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It reported 357 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Grand Rapids. With about 23.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Kent County. There are 88 other schools within 5 miles. Kentwood Public Schools runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone	(616) 455-5220
School district	Kentwood Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	357
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23.3
Students per teacher	15.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Kent County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 262034005713). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Bowen Elementary serve?

Bowen Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Bowen Elementary?

Bowen Elementary reported 357 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowen Elementary?

About 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 357 students and 23.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Bowen Elementary a public or charter school?

Bowen Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Bowen Elementary in?

Bowen Elementary is part of Kentwood Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/kentwood-public-schools/

Where is Bowen Elementary located?

Bowen Elementary is at 4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. The phone number is (616) 455-5220.

How many other schools are near Bowen Elementary?

There are 88 other schools within 5 miles of Bowen Elementary in our directory.