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Bowers Elementary

2755 Barkley Ave., Santa Clara, CA, 95051

Ranked 2127 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Santa Clara
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Bowers Elementary

2755 Barkley Ave., Santa Clara, CA, 95051

About Bowers Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 42% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
242
Total Students
$153426
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.98%
Asian 26.03%
Hispanic 53.31%
Black 0.41%
Two+ Races 7.02%
Native Am. 0.41%
White
11.98%
Asian
26.03%
Hispanic
53.31%
Black
0.41%
Two+ Races
7.02%
Native Am.
0.41%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 242
55.79%
135 Female
44.21%
107 Male

Student Population

242 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

242 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Bowers Elementary Contact Information

Address

2755 Barkley Ave., Santa Clara, CA, 95051

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Phone

(408) 423-1100

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TOP 2127 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bowers 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

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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bowers Elementary was named a 2024 and 2025 Reward School because its students did so well in school and were so successful. The school recently named Mrs. Gina Griffis the 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year for her hard work to help her students grow. The campus is also moving forward with a Districtwide Facility Master Plan that was approved in early 2025 to make learning spaces more modern.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any specific after-school enrichment programs or clubs at Bowers Elementary School for students in the 2026 school year?

Ans. Yes, the school works with groups in the area to offer a range of after-school activities, such as STEM workshops, creative arts programs, and fitness classes.

Q2. What is the official way for new families to ask for a tour of Bowers Elementary School before the enrollment deadline?

Ans. Families can sign up for scheduled monthly tours led by administrative staff by calling the main office or going to the school website.

Q3. How does the daily school cafeteria meal program at Bowers Elementary School deal with students who have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Ans. The cafeteria staff follows strict safety rules and offers other meal options for students who have documented medical allergies or specific needs.

Q4. Does Bowers Elementary School have a bus service that only picks up students who live outside of the area where they can walk to school?

Ans. Transportation is usually available for students who live a certain distance from school or who have special needs outlined in their education plans.

Q5. What kinds of modern security measures and controls on who can get into Bowers Elementary School are in place right now to keep students safe?

Ans. To keep everyone safe, the campus has a single point of entry system, electronic visitor management software, and regular safety drills.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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