BOWEN
Bowen is a public elementary school that is part of the Newton school district, located in Newton Centre, MA with about 421 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, Bowen has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bowen Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the heart of Newton Centre, Massachusetts. As part of the Newton Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student population and is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, balancing rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional development to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
Beyond its academic program, Bowen is known for its strong culture of collaboration between teachers, students, and parents. The school benefits from an active and engaged parent-teacher organization that supports a wide range of enrichment activities, community events, and classroom resources. By prioritizing both intellectual curiosity and character development, Bowen Elementary strives to create a welcoming environment where every child is encouraged to grow as both a learner and a responsible member of the community.
For more information, contact Bowen at (617) 559-9330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 559-9330
http://bowen.newton.k12.ma.us/
BOWEN is a public school in Newton Centre, MA with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newton
- Total Students:
- 421
- Teachers:
- 32.92
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 421 students
- White
- 57.0%
- Asian
- 25.4%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.