ALTON BOWEN EL
ALTON BOWEN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BRYAN ISD school district, located in BRYAN, TX with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, ALTON BOWEN EL 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.
ALTON BOWEN ELementary School, located at 3870 Copperfield Drive in Bryan, Texas, is a key component of the Bryan Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of children in their foundational years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a strong sense of community.
As part of the Bryan ISD network, ALTON BOWEN ELementary benefits from the district's broader resources and commitment to student success, including initiatives focused on literacy, technology integration, and character development. The school’s administration and staff work closely with families to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For parents and community members interested in detailed academic programs, upcoming school events, or campus policies, the school maintains an official website at http://bowen.bryanisd.org.
For more information, contact ALTON BOWEN EL at (979) 209-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRYAN, TX 77802-5804
(979) 209-1300
http://bowen.bryanisd.org
ALTON BOWEN EL is a public Title I school in BRYAN, TX with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BRYAN ISD
- Total Students:
- 395
- Teachers:
- 30.65
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 395 students
- White
- 45.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.2%
- Black or African American
- 15.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.