Bowman Woods Elementary School

www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Bowman_Woods/

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bowman Woods Elementary School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a key part of the Linn-Mar Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school serves students from preschool through fourth grade. Its educational philosophy emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of strong foundational skills, ensuring that every child is prepared for their transition to the intermediate and middle school levels within the district.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together staff, students, and families to create a vibrant community. By leveraging modern instructional strategies and a robust curriculum, Bowman Woods strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages participation in various enrichment activities, helping students build confidence and character as they embark on their early educational journey.

439

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowman Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	25
Black	31
Asian	26
Two or More	29

White
328 (74.7 %)
Black
31 (7.1 %)
Two or More
29 (6.6 %)
Asian
26 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.7 %)

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:	Linn-Mar Comm School District
Phone:	(319)447-3240
Website:	http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Bowman_Woods/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 56

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 90