Bowen

280 Cypress Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459

bowen.newton.k12.ma.us/

360 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

360

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowen
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	46
Black	16
Asian	98
Two or More	37

White
162 (45.1 %)
Asian
98 (27.3 %)
Hispanic
46 (12.8 %)
Two or More
37 (10.3 %)
Black
16 (4.5 %)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-9330
Website:	http://bowen.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 51

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bowen
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bowen
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	50.3%
Male	178	49.4%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Elementary School K - 5th