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Bowman Elementary

11700 Gregory Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99516

Top 10% School in ALASKA

Ranked 6 of 127 in ALASKA

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About Bowman Elementary

Bowman Elementary School is a school for kids in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade (PK–6). There are about 572 students there. Bowman Elementary has a better student-to-teacher ratio than the district average. It has 40 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor. Bowman Elementary uses a standard elementary school curriculum that meets the academic standards set by the district and the state. It focuses on important subjects like math, reading, writing, and science. Recent data shows that about 58% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 44% did the same in reading. This shows that their grades have been stable compared to the standards set by the state. There are 44% female and 56% male students. 26% of them are considered to be poor. There is also a moderate amount of demographic diversity at the school, which is common in Anchorage neighborhoods. The Anchorage School District pays for Bowman Elementary with money from public schools, but there isn't a separate report that shows how much money is spent on each student at each school. People know that Bowman Elementary School has small classes, good academic results, and a supportive learning environment.

Bowman Elementary Contact Information

Address

11700 Gregory Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99516

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Phone

(907) 742-5600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 44% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
572
Total Students
$67738
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bowman Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.33%
Asian 8.39%
Hispanic 10.66%
Black 3.67%
Two+ Races 19.58%
Native Am. 8.39%
White
46.33%
Asian
8.39%
Hispanic
10.66%
Black
3.67%
Two+ Races
19.58%
Native Am.
8.39%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 572
44.41%
254 Female
55.59%
318 Male

Student Population

572 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

572 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bowman Elementary is in a nice part of South Anchorage. The school is full of holiday cheer this December after the second annual Bowman Bazaar on December 7th went so well. This busy craft fair made the school look like a winter wonderland full of local art.Right now, kids are collecting toys and other things for people in need as part of heartwarming giving drives. This teaches them how to be nice and give.

FAQ

Q1. What is the focus of Bowman Elementary?

Ans. The school emphasizes academic growth and positive behavior.

Q2. Which grades are served?

Ans. Bowman educates students in elementary grades.

Q3. Are enrichment programs available?

Ans. Students participate in art, music, and physical education.

Q4. How is student progress monitored?

Ans. Teachers regularly assess and adjust instruction.

Q5. Can parents participate in school life?

Ans. Yes, families are welcomed at school events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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