HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

867 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Ocala, Florida, serving students within the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Hammett Bowen Jr., a U.S. Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient who displayed exceptional bravery during the Vietnam War. Situated in a suburban area of Ocala, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster foundational learning and character development for elementary-aged children.

As part of the Marion County school system, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary follows the district’s standardized curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating state-mandated academic benchmarks. The school typically engages with the local community through various parent-teacher initiatives and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for middle school through a blend of classroom instruction and social-emotional learning. Those looking for specific updates regarding school events, faculty contact information, or district policies can find them on the official Marion County Public Schools website.
867
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White352
Hispanic322
Black111
Asian30
Two or More49
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    352 (40.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    322 (37.1 %)
  • Black
    111 (12.8 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    30 (3.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3 %)
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: MARION
Phone: (352)291-7900
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 469
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 23
Kindergarten 127
Grade 1 139
Grade 2 112
Grade 3 168
Grade 4 138
Grade 5 160

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten23
Kindergarten127
Grade 1139
Grade 2112
Grade 3168
Grade 4138
Grade 5160
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAMMETT BOWEN JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41948.3%
Male44851.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)