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Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School

4397 SW 95TH ST, OCALA, FL 34476

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 492 of 1675 in Florida

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School

4397 SW 95TH ST, OCALA, FL 34476

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 492 of 1675 in Florida

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About Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 54% in Reading.
55
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
970
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.08%
Asian 3.71%
Hispanic 40.21%
Black 13.81%
Two+ Races 5.77%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
36.08%
Asian
3.71%
Hispanic
40.21%
Black
13.81%
Two+ Races
5.77%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 970
47.42%
460 Female
52.58%
510 Male

Student Population

970 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

970 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4397 SW 95TH ST, OCALA, FL 34476

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Phone

(352) 291-7900

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TOP 492 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School

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
🚀
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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 7:35 AM - 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 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

The Marion County Public School system issued a statement on March 25, 2026 that Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary will be a part of the leadership changes that will take place at the institution during the 2026-27 academic year, subject to the approval of the board of directors. This provides the school an important development for its stakeholders in anticipation of the new academic year.

FAQ

Q1. What family involvement options are available at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?

Ans. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School supports family involvement through an active PTO, school advisory opportunities, and regular engagement planning for parents.

Q2. Does Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School offer extended-day care?

Ans. Yes. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School offers a community extended day program with before-school and after-school care for enrolled students.

Q3. Are there special academic programs at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?

Ans. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School offers gifted services, and school profiles also note Project Lead The Way as part of its academic mix.

Q4. How does Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School support military-connected families?

Ans. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has been recognized as a Purple Star School of Distinction for support services connected to military families.

Q5. What makes Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School notable in the community?

Ans. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School carries the name of Hammett L. Bowen Jr., linking the campus to a meaningful local legacy.

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

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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