Bowman

bowman.lexingtonma.org

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bowman Elementary School, located at 9 Philip Road in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a prominent public school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the highly regarded Lexington Public Schools district, Bowman is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity, supported by a dedicated staff that focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic program, Bowman is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," integrating character education and community-building initiatives into daily school life to help students grow into responsible and empathetic citizens. With its suburban setting and emphasis on building foundational skills, Bowman provides a supportive and nurturing atmosphere designed to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

451

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowman
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	24
Black	19
Asian	189
Two or More	45

Asian
189 (41.9 %)
White
174 (38.6 %)
Two or More
45 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (5.3 %)
Black
19 (4.2 %)

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:	Lexington
Phone:	(781)861-2500
Website:	http://bowman.lexingtonma.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 97