Bowling Green Elementary

Bowling Green Elementary is a public charter K–6 school in Sacramento, California. It has about 700–710 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 23:1, which is a little higher than the state average. The school teaches English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies as its main subjects. It also has intervention programs to help students with different academic needs. The student body is very diverse, with about 97% of students identifying as minorities, mostly Hispanic, but also Asian, Black, and other racial and ethnic groups. This reflects the school's multicultural community. State tests show that students in California are not doing as well as they could be, with only 24–28% of students proficient in Math and 25–29% proficient in English Language Arts. This shows that there are areas that need to be improved. Funding per student is in line with what is typical for public school districts and states, and it helps pay for teaching materials and services for students. Bowling Green Elementary is in a Sacramento neighborhood where the median home price is typical for urban California. The school is known for its cultural diversity and community involvement, which helps create an inclusive environment while still focusing on academic growth and student development.

Bowling Green Elementary is undergoing a public charter renewal hearing, inviting community input on its programs and performance.

Q1. Does Bowling Green Elementary have programs that start before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for kids before and after school that include supervised care, help with homework, and fun activities.

Q2. Are there programs that help English learners with their language skills?

Ans. Bowling Green Elementary has English Learner (EL) programs to help students who don't speak English as their first language get to the level of their peers.

Q3. How does the school help students who need special education?

Ans. The school offers individualized education programs (IEPs) and access to special education services for students who qualify.

Q4. What clubs or activities outside of school are available?

Ans. Students can join clubs that focus on music, art, physical education, or seasonal or enrichment activities that help them be more creative, work as a team, and grow as people.

Q5. What can parents do to help at school?

Ans. Families are encouraged to get involved by volunteering, going to parent-teacher conferences, school events, and talking to teachers and staff on a regular basis.